When using tubes for river smallmouth bass, it has been my experience here in Pennsylvania, that downsizing to a 3  inch or smaller tube is a good idea.  In lakes and ponds, I have found the larger 4 inch tubes to be successful but it seems…

As we're sailing into the heart of fall, it's time to demystify the wandering ways of our beloved smallmouth. Why Fall Is The Best Why is autumn my favorite time of year for smallmouth bass fishing? Smallies go on a feeding…

The Susquehanna River is one of the East Coast’s premier smallmouth bass fisheries. The main stem of the river, particularly between Harrisburg and Selinsgrove, offers ample opportunities for shore anglers to target this amazing…

After a long and dreary winter, many anglers can't wait for spring to arrive, bringing warmer weather and active fish. But early spring fishing for smallmouth bass can be challenging, with high water levels and strong currents making…

The thing I love about smallmouth bass fishing is that in most areas of the country where smallmouth bass live, they are easy to access in rivers and streams. You can fish from shore, wade a bit or float in a kayak, small boat or…

A common question I hear is “when is the best time to begin fishing for smallmouth bass”? This is a loaded question in several ways because it all depends on where you are thinking of fishing. In the northern climates of the United…

It was the 26th of June, rain had come through and we were looking at river levels that were on the rise. The fishing was fast and furious and fun. 3/8 ounce spinnerbaits with white and chartreuse (mostly white) were killing them…

Spring?! Ahh, the first day of spring... Here is Pennsylvania, we should be looking at high temps in the 50s and typically the river water temps are usually in the mid to upper forties by now. With the extended winter weather, it has been…

We all have favorite baits that are our “go to” smallmouth bass lures when the fishing gets tough. To be a more productive fisherman it is important we keep an open mind about all the various lures, and baits available for snagging…

Has the fishing been slow lately? Wondering what you can do to get those tight lipped smallmouths to open wide for your bait is a dilemma all of us face. Don’t feel bad as this is part of fishing, and even the pros go through times of…