Fishing Skills

How to fish marabou jigs for smallmouth bass using a finesse spinning setup

featured How to Fish Marabou Jigs for Smallmouth Bass

Learn how to fish marabou jigs for smallmouth bass with the right rod, reel, line setup, and retrieve techniques. Discover why this underrated bass lure is effective for shallow water...

On Jul 31, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

A fishing captain on a boat showing off effective shallow water rigs and gear setups, featuring good bass lures for summer.

Good Bass Lures for Summer Shallow Water Fishing

Looking for bass in the summer heat? Discover why shallow ponds, creeks, and rivers are hiding the biggest fish, and learn the exact baits, rigs, and rod setups to catch...

On Jul 17, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Spinnerbait fishing for bass using a tandem blade spinnerbait in shallow water conditions

Spinnerbait Fishing for Bass: Blade Selection, Retrieve Tips, and Gear Setup

Learn how to work a spinnerbait for bass, choose the right blade styles, trailers, and trailer hooks, and discover proven spinnerbait techniques for clear water, stained water, and cold-water conditions.

On Jun 04, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Largemouth bass caught using a Texas Rig soft plastic bait during spring bass fishing in heavy cover vegetation

Texas Rig vs Carolina Rig for Spring Bass Fishing 2026

Dragging baits along the bottom and dropping soft plastics into heavy cover are two of the most effective ways to catch big bass during the spring bass fishing season. While...

On May 22, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

KastKing topwater bass fishing rod and reel combos for buzzbaits, frogs, and Zara Spook style lures.

Best 3 Top Water Lures for Bass Fishing: Exploding the Surface

I started fishing when I was 8 years old, and I will be 68 this year. I have written and caught thousands of bass throughout my life, but the one...

On May 09, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

This chunk jumped all over a spinnerbait fished during the pre-spawn that was fished along a lily pad edge.

Spring Bass Fishing: Best Lures for Pre-Spawn and Post-Spawn Bass

Spring is in the air and all across the states anglers have geared up for the pre-spawn and post-spawn bass fishing. Although some areas spawn a lot earlier—like Florida—other areas...

On Apr 24, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Angler holding a largemouth bass caught during early spring bass fishing

Ice-Out Bass Fishing in the Northeast: Gear, Lures & Techniques for Early Spring

When we talk about ice-out bass fishing in the Northeast, we're talking cold water, and believe me, it’s specialty fishing. In short, you must really want to do it, or...

On Mar 16, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments