New to the whole smallmouth bass scene and looking for tips on getting started in smallmouth bass fishing? There are so many options and lures available that it is hard to know what to start with in terms of getting started with smallmouth…

Deep water smallmouth lures are needed in the post spawn period as we move into summer when bronzebacks move deep and suspend in the water column. Smallmouth bass in lakes will typically move into deeper water and will often be found in 15…

Let's explore cheap smallmouth fishing a bit. We all see these great pictures of fantastic smallmouth bass from big lakes such as Erie and Lake St. Clair and don't have the cash, the time or the gear to go to a location like that.…

For those of you who have never experienced Lake St. Clair smallmouth fishing, this is something that should definitely be on your list of things to do!  Lake St. Clair is near Detroit and is Bass pro, Kevin Van Dam's, favorite lake to…

I have written about tubes before and they're use for smallmouth bass. I wanted to discuss a bit about how to actually rig them for best success. I typically use them in rivers so I match the weight needed with the current.…

When it comes the the top smallmouth bass lures, the tube is one of the go to baits when all else fails.  This bait is one of the most versatile jigs and can mimic crayfish or baitfish, depending on how it is rigged and fished.  It is…

Susquehanna River fishing may be in trouble.  Once thought of as one of the top smallmouth bass fisheries, and also home to Walleye, Musky, Catfish and numerous other game fish, it may be in big trouble. For the past decade, fishermen…

Sometimes throwing a spinner bait for mallmouth bass is the most fun a human should be allowed to have. Black blade spinners for river smallies are an option to have in your tackle box. Whether you are slow rolling it along the…

Cold water smallmouth fishing on jerk baits can be a real test of patience.  When the water is cold, we often go to hair jigs and tubes as our preferred bait.  To change things up a bit, using a jerk bait can sometimes be the ticket to…

Mississippi River smallmouth bass fishing is considered some of the best in the country. River smallmouth fishing can vary from day to day, season to season and year to year. No two days are the the same in terms of weather, water clarity,…