Fall is full of tough choices: deer or bass, turkey or trout? As good as the hunting might be right now, the fishing can be just as good—if not better. A truly hardcore sportsman might hit a deer stand in the morning and the local bass lake in the afternoon, and it’d be well worth his effort. A special set of seasonal circumstances means one of the year’s best bass bites is happening right now.
Fall is full of tough choices: deer or bass, turkey or trout? As good as the hunting might be right now, the fishing can be just as good—if not better. A truly hardcore sportsman might hit a deer stand in the morning and the local bass lake in the afternoon, and it’d be well worth his effort. A special set of seasonal circumstances means one of the year’s best bass bites is happening right now.
Bass tournament pro Alton Jones won the 2008 Bassmaster Classic with jigs, but the Texas angler is equally skilled at using spinnerbaits. At this time of year, he carries more spinnerbaits than jigs in his tackle box because they may be the most versatile bass lures of spring and early summer. Here are three tactics and modifications that the champ relies on to get the most out of a spinnerbait.
The world's best lure is a jig. It is both simple and the most versatile in catching a wide array of fish. Happily in these hard times, it's also among the least expensive.
I agree with the author,fishing jigs are my top producer in both fresh and salt water,catches from tilapia to carp to saltcatfish and ocassional snook.My favorites are the egg type head with fibers like bucktail and dog tail (my poodle bring a lot every month),but sometimes the sintetics works well.
John Blais Location: Belgrade/Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine Credentials: Blais has been chasing smallmouth throughout Maine for over 20 years, both is still-water and the river systems. Boating 50 fish a day is common, and he’s led clients to his share of six-pound bronzebacks. Number of years guiding: 7
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Why Crankbaits are the Best Lure for Fall Largemouth Bass13
Fall is full of tough choices: deer or bass, turkey or trout? As good as the hunting might be right now, the fishing can be just as good—if not better. A truly hardcore sportsman might hit a deer stand in the morning and the local bass lake in the afternoon, and it’d be well worth his effort. A special set of seasonal circumstances means one of the year’s best bass bites is happening right now.
Or vice versa first the crankie?
Why Crankbaits are the Best Lure for Fall Largemouth Bass13
Fall is full of tough choices: deer or bass, turkey or trout? As good as the hunting might be right now, the fishing can be just as good—if not better. A truly hardcore sportsman might hit a deer stand in the morning and the local bass lake in the afternoon, and it’d be well worth his effort. A special set of seasonal circumstances means one of the year’s best bass bites is happening right now.
Then... if the jig and pig fails is a must to use a crankbait?
Three Spinnerbait Tips from Bass Pro Alton Jones8
Bass tournament pro Alton Jones won the 2008 Bassmaster Classic with jigs, but the Texas angler is equally skilled at using spinnerbaits. At this time of year, he carries more spinnerbaits than jigs in his tackle box because they may be the most versatile bass lures of spring and early summer. Here are three tactics and modifications that the champ relies on to get the most out of a spinnerbait.
Vary the Retrieve
All of you guys may combine the blades,colorado (the upper) and willow leaf. I also use a squid type tube lure back forward in the hook.
The World's Greatest Lure28
The world's best lure is a jig. It is both simple and the most versatile in catching a wide array of fish. Happily in these hard times, it's also among the least expensive.
I agree with the author,fishing jigs are my top producer in both fresh and salt water,catches from tilapia to carp to saltcatfish and ocassional snook.My favorites are the egg type head with fibers like bucktail and dog tail (my poodle bring a lot every month),but sometimes the sintetics works well.
Favorite Lures of the Smallmouth Guides11
John Blais
Location: Belgrade/Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine
Credentials: Blais has been chasing smallmouth throughout Maine for over 20 years, both is still-water and the river systems. Boating 50 fish a day is common, and he’s led clients to his share of six-pound bronzebacks.
Number of years guiding: 7
A friend of mine bring me few bass stalker and there are letal weapons for largemouth too.
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