Smallmouth Bass Tips, News, Adventures, Gear Reviews & Blog Posts

Picking the Perfect Topwater for Smallmouth Bass

Jul 19, 2021 - If I had to pick one type of bass fishing that provides the most excitement and enjoyment, it would be topwate...

Thousands of Iowa Boat Owners Need to Verify Hull ID Numbers

Nov 10, 2015 - Boat hull identification number in Iowa do not comply with Coast Guard regulations.

Record 9.33-pound Smallmouth Caught in Michigan!

Oct 22, 2015 - A Michigan man fishing in a tournament nails a record smallie!

Minnesota DNR: Mille Lacs Walleye Limit 1; Night Muskie, Bow Fishing Allowed

Apr 9, 2015 - The Minnesota DNR announced that Mille Lacs Lake anglers will be able to keep only one walleye this season.

Understanding When Smallmouth School

Aug 3, 2022 - At a recent tournament on Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota, a young angler asked me if I would expect to f...

Winning Ingredients for Smallies on Top

Jul 31, 2020 - Could there be anything better in the bass fishing world than a great topwater, smallmouth bite?

Essential Boating Tools

Jun 6, 2020 - To ensure you're ready for the season, here are some essential boating tools and gear you should own.

For Success With Smallmouth Bass, Look At Their Prey

Sep 12, 2017 - Understanding the meal your smallmouths are chasing will bring you several steps closer to catching them.

The Advantages of Sidescanning Fishfinders

May 9, 2017 - Here are some factors to consider before purchasing a fishfinder with sidescanning technology.

Taking the Drop Shot into the Weeds for Largemouths

Oct 12, 2016 - I have been successfully drop shotting in weed beds for largemouths ever since the rise of this rigging style....

Wacky-Rigged Weightless Worms

May 2, 2016 - Now is the time to learn how to fish a wacky-rigged weightless worm. If you haven’t tried it, do it now!

Monofilament, Fluorocarbon and Braid: Understanding the Basic Types of Line

Mar 11, 2016 - Understanding the different types of fishing line will help you pick the best choice for the technique at hand

Zebco ZR33 Rhino 6-foot Telecast Spincast Combo

Jul 31, 2015 - The telescoping Zebco ZR33 Rhino 6-foot Telecast Spincast Combo comes pre-spooled with 10-pound line!

Fenwick AETOS 6-foot, 6-inch Medium/ Light Shallow Crank Casting Rod

Jul 23, 2015 - Fenwick’s AETOS 6-foot, 6-inch Casting Rod has Fuji Skeleton reel seats and deep-pressed titanium guides.

Zebco 808 Spincast Reel

Jul 19, 2015 - Zebco's 808 spincast reel is simple to use, and comes pre-spooled with 100 yards of 20-pound-test line!

ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent Appliance

Jul 15, 2015 - The ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent Appliance offers protection 15 feet in all directions!

Shimano Sonora Spinning Reel

Jul 13, 2015 - Shimano's Sonora spinning reel boasts four shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Varispeed oscillation.

Shimano IX Spinning Reels

Jun 17, 2015 - QuickFireII bail lever produces easy, one-handed casting with the budget-friendly Shimano IX Spinning Reels.

New Year’s Project: Plan a Northwoods 'Cast & Blast'

Jan 13, 2016 - If you don’t start planning now, your next dream trip may not happen. Consider a "Cast & Blast!"

Fishing Alabama: Winter Smallmouth Action Heats up on Pickwick Lake

Dec 26, 2015 - When temperatures drop, action heats up for monster smallmouth bass on Alabama's Pickwick Lake.

Float Fishing: A Feast For The Five Senses

Nov 18, 2015 - Here are the attractions of float fishing for smallmouths!

Winkelman: Fishing Rivers: 20 Autumn Smallies in 26 Casts!

Nov 17, 2015 - In the fall, smallmouth will seek deeper, slower-moving water ... here's how and where to zero in on them!

Muskie, Multi-species, And Hunting Paradise Found!

Sep 24, 2015 - Do you want to catch a muskie, but don’t know where to go and how to go about it?

Great Fall Fishing For Smallmouth in The Midwest

Sep 9, 2015 - Besides the action, fall fishing for smallies has another advantage -- the scenery along the rivers and lakes!

Marinated Grilled Fish

Jun 12, 2018 - Looking for a tasty dinner recipe? Try this marinated fish!

Pan-Seared Fish With Thai Cucumber Salad

Nov 26, 2015 - For best results, make the cucumber salad part a day before or even the morning of and put it in the fridge.

Sautéed Fish With Brown Butter Caper Sauce

Oct 22, 2015 - Use lots of butter! This is great with any light-fleshed fish.

Habanero Slaw For Fish Tacos

Oct 6, 2015 - Alabama’s chef Joe Shaw created this great slaw with just enough habanero pepper to heat it up a few degrees...

Fish With Green Chile Vinaigrette

Sep 28, 2015 - This spirited vinaigrette is great on just about anything. I like it with grilled fish and warm tortillas.

Sautéed Fish With Artichokes, Black Olives And Parmesan

Sep 16, 2015 - This recipe works well with any fish – firm or flaky, dark or light. I like tilapia best.