Not too long back Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits released their version of the do nothing worm and they called it a Senko. (They can be purchased by clicking the Bass Pro Shops Link to the Right) I’m not sure exactly what a bass thinks this thing looks like. It kind of reminds me of a soft … [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, … [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 … [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...]
Reaction Baits
Often called search baits. These lures are most best used when the bass are aggressively feeding or easily provoked. Some of the prime times to use reaction baits are in the late winter/early spring when the bass are aggressively feeding to fatten up for the upcoming spawn. Another prime time is … [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 … [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...]
