It’s hard to believe that Kevin VanDam, the 25-time BASS winner, 4-time Classic champ, and all-time money winner, has likely fished his last BASS Elite Series tournament. Kevin, along with most other top BASS pros...
Category - Bass Fishing
Why you Should Use Snaps for Fishing Crankbaits
Snaps make fishing crankbaits easier, and there is little to no downside to it. Some people won’t agree with that statement, but after years of fishing all kinds of crankbaits and jerkbaits on them, I have developed a...
6 min read
Gear Guide: Best Spinning Reel for Bass Fishing
When the bite gets tough, bass fishermen turn to light line, light lures, and spinning reels. They are an essential tool for bass fishing that sometimes get a bad rap for being “finesse”. I don’t know...
7 min read
How to Fish a Chatterbait (Bladed Swim Jigs) for Bass
The Chatterbait, aka Bladed Swim Jig, aka Vibrating Jig, is a deadly and extremely popular bass fishing lure. After a string of professional tournament wins by Bryan Thrift and Brett Hite in the late 2000’s, the bass...
8 min read
Tackle Guide: Best Chatterbait & Trailers for Bass
Like any good fishing lure story, the original Chatterbait was invented and manufactured in a garage by a tinkering fisherman. Soon Ron Davis Sr.’s invention would lead to some smashing tournament success around the...
7 min read
Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing for Beginners
Bass fishing is one of those sports that might seem intimidating to beginners if all you have seen is the Bassmasters on TV or the “pros” on YouTube. Learning how to bass fish doesn’t have to be that...
16 min read
Ultimate Guide to Drop Shot Fishing
Over the last 10-15 years, the Drop Shot rig has exploded in popularity, thanks to numerous tournament wins and specialized tackle allowing easy rigging for the weekend angler. There may be no better or more productive...
14 min read
Ultimate Guide to Carolina Rig Fishing
Fishing a Carolina Rig is sometimes referred to as dragging “The Old Ball and Chain”; thanks to the extreme love hate relationship many bass anglers have developed for the technique. They hate it because dragging around...
11 min read