swimbaits

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…

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…

Swimbaits have become extremely popular over the last decade. In the West, anglers have been using large trout-like imitation swimbaits that cost $50 or more to catch trophy sized largemouth bass. In recent years, their use in…

In the past year, I have been hearing and seeing more talk about using swimbaits for smallmouth bass. Most bass fishermen are familiar with swimbaits for largemouth bass, especially out west fishing for big bass. I admit, I had tried…