Who is BassnMan?
Hi, I'm Mike, aka BassnMan. I've been fishing ALL of my life. Yep, it's true I really do hear voices telling me to "Go Fishing" ... I generally tend to "Tartet" big bass, which does produce fewer bites but much larger bass. to date I have caught, weighed and released over 100 bass that have weighed over 10 pounds ...Continue ReadingFishing with Ryan Newman
On Saturday April 23, 2003 I had the honor of taking the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Raybesto’s Rookie of the Year, driver of the Number 12 All-Tel, Ford at the time, Ryan “Rocket Man” Newman out for a day of bass fishing on Lake Perris the day before his race at the California Speedway. I also took his crew chief ...Continue ReadingFishing With Kids
You build lasting moments when fishing with kids. Some of my fondest memories are of me fishing with my dad. Just being outdoors with him, enjoying nature and catching fish. There are a few things to always remember when fishing with kids: First and foremost, as a general rule kids have a pretty short attention span; If the fish aren’t biting or if the they are not casting and reeling, Continue ReadingHumor
Speeding?
I know this isnt a fishing joke but I found it funny and had to share Woman: Is there a problem, Officer? Officer: Ma’am, you were speeding. Woman: Oh, I see. Officer: Can I see your license please? … [Continue Reading...]
Fishing Tips
Want to Catch Bass Sized Trout?
Try giving bass sized lures a try, they do work. Let me tell you about some of my experiences. I have a good friend that likes to fish for trout. There have been several times that we would go fishing together. I of course wanted to fish for bass and Tom would want to fish [...]
Fishing Advice
Sunglasses, which ones are right for me?
That’s a question that I’m sure each and everyone of has asked more than once. With all the choices it can all be very confusing so I will attempt to break it down some, at least from my personal experiences. Before I go any further let me say that in my opinion, there is no [...]
Fishing Gear

Kistler KLX Review, Part 2
OK, I took my new KLX out for a day of fishing and as promised, here’s my review. First off, a little statement from Kistler, then my review “Kistler Custom Fishing Rods announces a collaborative effort with North Fork Composites LLC and its master rod blank legend Gary Loomis. The all-new KLX offers avid anglers [...]
Tips and Techniques

Dropshotting with a new Twist! By Rick Lawrence
I hope you have enjoyed the previous posts from my guest writer Rick Lawrence of Fish-nFool Lures , I know he makes me think out of the box. Below is his latest contribution. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. I want to share with you a neat new way I found [...]
The “ZEN” Zone
BassnMan’s New Sponsors
Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a few minutes to let you know about a few new sponsors that I have been fortunate enough to pickup recently. First off, let me say that I only accept sponsorships from companies whose products I strongly believe in because I refuse to promote any products that I [...]
Boating

Courtesy at the boat ramp
I told you of my recent experience at the boat ramp and figured I would share the correct and courteous way to launch your boat. You drive for what seemed like forever because your all excited about getting on the water in anticipation of that first bite but please take the time to prepare your [...]
Vehicle Tips
Fuel Saving Tips
With the high cost of gas now days I’m always looking for ways to save fuel and recently got an email from AAA where they share some gas saving tips that I thought I would share with my readers. All across the nation, consumers are experiencing an increase in the annual average gas price. Factors [...]















