Category: Bass Fishing

Fishing with hellgrammites is an underutilized tactic that can help you increase your catch rates. Hellgrammites are large aquatic insects that can be a big meaty meal for a fish. These insects are also common. Before they turn into adult dobsonflies, hellgrammites spend years crawling around on river bottoms. They can also get knocked loose and …

Years ago I wrote that trout worms catch fish. That hasn’t changed. I’ve caught everything from cutthroat trout to white crappie and even rock bass on trout worms. I have also caught a lot of largemouth and smallmouth bass! Just going by the name alone this might sound surprising. But as with most things in life …

Blade baits have been around for a long time. Years ago they were very popular. Then they seemed to fall out of favor for a little while. Now a lure called the steel shad is making a lot of waves, literally and figuratively. I have used the steel shad and caught fish. But I was already …

Hula grubs are soft plastic lures with “hula skirts” in front and twister tails in back. They work very well for smallmouth bass in a number of situations. They work in lakes and rivers. They work in cold temperatures and they work in more moderate temperatures. I’ve caught so smallmouths on hula grubs over the years …

The rock bass is a member of the bass family with a fairly widespread range in North America. Rock bass can be found from Canada all the way down to Alabama. They’ve even been found in Texas. The rock bass isn’t given much attention. That may be due in part to its diminutive size. But rock …

Crankbaits are great lures that have stood the test of time. They allow you to cover a large amount of water quickly. They’re compact yet usually have enough heft for you to cast them as far as you’d like. They have an inbuilt action that draws strikes. Plus, they just look like small fish. While crankbaits …

Smallmouth bass are some of the scrappiest fighters in freshwater. Anyone who has hooked a smallmouth knows what fun it can be. Smallmouth feed year round though in early season they can be a little slower due to the lower water tempatures. At the same time, the earliest months of spring can be the best time …

Many people are surprised to learn that you can go fishing in New York City’s Central Park. The truth is not only can you wet a line, you can actually hook into some decent fish. The rules are straight forward. According to the official website of Central Park (and signs in the park) you cannot use …

Fall offers a last chance for many anglers across the United States to get out and do some fishing before the weather changes for the worst. Autumn is a great time to enjoy some time fishing and bring home some quality eats. Don’t miss out!