I have a quick question. Is anyone there? Is anyone reading these posts and if so have any of my tips or stories helped or amused you? Is so please add a comment or email me and let me know. I really enjoy talking about fishing and its nice to know that people are at least reading it. With that … [Read more...]
Archives for 2007
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 "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 … [Read more...]
Senko Tips
By now everyone has heard of Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits version of the do nothing worm called the Senko. I’m not sure exactly what a bass thinks this thing looks like. It kind of reminds me of a soft plastic cigar but these things flat out catch fish! … [Read more...]
The Spawn. Part 2
OK, in a previous post I covered some of the basics of the pre-spawn and spawning activities now let’s break it down a little.The male bass makes the bed, convinces the female why she should spawn with him, actually she will spawn with several others as well. Does that make her a floozy? Anyhow, she … [Read more...]
My Personal Quest For Trophy Bass
During my quest to learn how to catch big bass, and hopefully one day catching the world record largemouth bass I have read a lot of books and articles. I have also spent countless hours on the water, trying many different lures and techniques as well as studying topographic maps and attempting to … [Read more...]
The Spawn. Part 1
This article will cover some aspects of the pre-spawn and spawning process. In Part 2 I'll talk more about the spawn and post spawn as well as give tips on techniques I have had success with. Spring is the time when bass start their journey to the shallow water for the yearly ritual of spawning. … [Read more...]
My Big Bass
The day I caught my big bass ... I remember it like it was yesterday. It was back in the early 80's, I don't remember the exact day but I do remember it was in early spring. A friend and I decided to go over to Lake Isabella, basically my home lake, for a day of tubing, and what a memorable day it … [Read more...]
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. There are a … [Read more...]
