smallmouth bass

Photo Courtesy of Marcus Priester When it comes to fishing for smallmouth bass, selecting the right lure is always an adventure. Among the vast assortment available to anglers, the Rebel Crawfish series has consistently emerged…

If you've ever dreamed of unlocking the secrets of the Whopper Plopper, the topwater bait that's taken the smallmouth bass world by storm, you're in for a treat. This article offers a deep dive into the lure's design, origins, and why…

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…

In recent years, the main stem of the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg has been under tight regulation of fishing access for smallmouth bass. Over the past 10 years or so, there have been declining numbers of smallmouth bass,…

The new fishing season brings new opportunity to try new things. Are you READY?! Are you the kind of angler that loves to buy new stuff and try new baits/techniques or do you like to stick to tried and true approaches? Are you an ADD…

I love fishing Lake Erie. Be it the walleye, yellow perch, or for the tremendous smallmouth bass fishing, I try to get in a few trips to this huge fishery a few times a year. Fortunately, I live a short 4 hour drive from Lake Erie and have…

Ahh, walking baits! One of my favorite ways to fish for smallmouth bass. Once you learn to walk the dog, you'll love these baits too! For a comprehensive how-to on walking the dog, check out this article: click here Now, we are going to…

Golden Winter Smallie Fishing Nuggets I came across this video of some fantastic wintertime deep water smallmouth fishing from Lake Washington and had to share it with you. There's some great info in the first 4 minutes of this video…

World-famous Mille Lacs Lake has become a prime smallmouth bass lake in recent years. According to the Department of Natural Resources it is too good. They feel that the large population of smallmouth bass is having a detrimental effect on…

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…