by Dan Craven Water conditions are directly affected by our weather (short term) and climate (long term). We frequently take water conditions for granted; more so than presentation, boat control or location of the fish. There are certain times of changing or changed water conditions that over-ride all other factors while searching to contact and… Continue Reading
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None Too Big
by Scott Bonnema It impacted the water with more of a detonation than a splash. Once the mushroom cloud settled, I began cranking. The lure’s mass constricted the line like a tightrope. The pole bowed. No black bass could consume such a mammoth bait… The lure’s blades flashed brilliantly and pounded like timpani. The retrieve… Continue Reading
Spicing Up For Autumn Appetites
by John Peterson with Noel Vick In its simplest form, the hamburger is a slab of ground beef sandwiched between two buns – genuine Americana, but boring. Same can be said for the jig. It’s a formed hunk of lead with a hook sticking out its backside – classic, but boring as well. Surely, despite… Continue Reading