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" ...
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Fishing 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. Even though he was very busy working 2 jobs to support our family he would always make time to take me fishing ...Rremember when fishing with kids ...
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The "Zen" Zone

Happy 4th of July!

I recieved this in an email and thought I’d share it with all of you. I dont have any ideal who the author is so I cant give them the credit. Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th!   Happy 4th of July!   I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR... »

Fishing Stories

Fred Halls Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show.

  Southern California outdoors people know this is “The Event” to attend because it brings out the child in everyone that attends. I know that I’m like a kid in a candy store, or maybe I should say a huge toy store. The World’s finest fishing tackle manufacturers show up with... »

Boating

Winter time boating safety.

Like I’ve mentioned in previous posts winter time can be a great time, a virtual gold mine, when it comes to bass fishing. During the middle of winter on a sunny day the bite can be exceptional. I have seen more than once that even though the water and air temperature are down right cold the bass... »

Fishing 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 Newman out for a day of bass fishing on Lake Perris ... Continue Reading

Fishing Tips and Techniques

To borrow a phrase from DW…….

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Lets go Fishing Boys! The days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter. The daytime temperature is nice and its still a bit nippy at night. The birds have started nesting, Fred and Ethyl are once again nesting on the pillar outside my front door. Yes, spring time... »

Fishing Gear

Fishing Reels, more in-depth, Part 2:

Ok, let’s see where did I leave off?? Oh, that’s right, I talked about the spin cast and spinning reels now I’ll talk about the bait casting variety of fishing reels. Bait casting reels. There are a few different type’s of reels that fall into the realm of bait casting reels.... »

Vehicle Tips

Fish Lately?

That is a common question I get asked so I thought why not ask it back in a slightly different way, it just took a little longer than I expected. Let me explain, it goes back a little. My birthday is in mid June so sometime around March my wife said she wanted to purchase me a personalized license plate,... »