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Jim Moynagh writes a twice-monthly bass fishing column on sportsmansguide.com. Visit Jim on Facebook. He is...

Jim Moynagh writes a twice-monthly bass fishing column on sportsmansguide.com. Visit Jim on Facebook. He is a FLW touring pro, and a former Forrest Wood Open Champion with multiple top 10 finishes. In 2012, he finished in fourth place for Angler of the Year honors. He also finished in fourth place two-straight times in FLW events in 2012. His expertise is deep-water structure fishing for large and smallmouth bass. Jim's sponsors include All-Terrain Tackle, Ranger Boats, Bridgford Foods, Mercury Outboards, and more.

4 Must-have Jig Colors For Any Scenario

When it comes to jig fishing, skirts come in any possible combination imaginable.

Fishing is Available to Nearly All

Fishing has a unique quality in that nobody is left behind. Barriers and hurdles for entry and participation are very low. Regardless of where a person lives, their economic status, man or woman, young or old, participation and enjoyment of … Continued

The Benefits and Limits of Lowrance’s Active Target

I’ve had nearly a full season now of using Lowrance’s Active Target sonar. This new forward-looking technology has resulted in many catches that would have gone unrealized. I’m primarily a bass fisherman, but not only have I caught extra bass with it, but I have also caught many more walleyes and crappies.

Picking the Perfect Topwater for Smallmouth Bass

If I had to pick one type of bass fishing that provides the most excitement and enjoyment, it would be topwater fishing for smallmouth.

Dissecting a Grassy Lake For Summer Bass

Have you ever paused and gazed across a lake filled with vast acreages of fully-developed, aquatic greenery?

The Mystery of the Disappearing Sinkers

The dropshot rigging style has been around for nearly 20 years now. I picked it up myself in the early going and continue to catch all species of bass.

Winning Ingredients for Smallies on Top

Could there be anything better in the bass fishing world than a great topwater, smallmouth bite?

Use Your Peepers

I love fishing clear water and here’s why – I find it extremely exciting to target bass that I can spot with my eyeballs. I can’t help but lose my mind and raise adrenaline when I happen across a decent-sized bass, unsuspecting my intentions.