lures for smallmouth bass

Spybaiting has evolved over the past few years from being an unknown, niche finesse technique imported from Japan to a favorite of pro and amateur anglers alike. In Japan, bass fishing is even tougher than in the USA due to the…

When smallies are whacking a jerkbait, it can be one of the most exciting times on the water you'll ever have. When you find a whole pod of fish hanging together in a feeding frenzy, you can boat a fish on cast after cast. Dave Mercer…

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…

I recently got an email from a reader saying that they just can't seem to catch smallmouth bass on jerkbaits so I thought I'd share some tips from the Z train, Mark Zona. In this video, Mark discusses fall fishing but keep these tips in…

In the midwest, and especially Michigan, the Roberts Drake fly is excellent for smallmouth while may flies are hatching out. In sizes 10-12 (and occasionally 14), the artificial fly we call the Roberts drake is a superb match for the real…

Have you tried using jerkbaits for smallmouth bass but don't understand them? I thought I'd relate some info on how to fish a suspending jerkbait so that you can have as much fun as the rest of us have when the "jerkbait bite" is on!…

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.…