Yes, I am a big advocate of Catch and Release, especially when it comes to bass. Mainly because in most waters they are what is considered a natural resource. Sure they were originally planted years ago but since then most of our waters are not restocked with bass when the supply gets low. Think for … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Bass Fishing 101 Part 2
I talked about the basics of some techniques in part 1. Now as promised, I’ll dig a little deeper and get more in depth. Line: I said that I prefer Seaguar Fluorocarbon and I still stand by that but there are a lot of quality lines on the market today. My advice is to always buy Good Quality Line. … [Read more...]
Gas Saving Tips
We all know that all across our great country, as well as all around the world, the cost of a gallon of gas has increased an incredible amount. What’s the avid Fisher-Person to do? Lets see, we could stop going fishing……………. NOT! Just kidding yall, that’s not even an option. So, what’s a person … [Read more...]
“Be The Bass” My Thoughts On Bass Intelligence
First off let me say that all of this is information I’m about to share is not based on any scientific studies, just my years personal experiences I have been asked more than once, “How come bass are so smart? First off I cant see how an animal with a brain the size of a pea could be all that … [Read more...]
Spooning. No, I’m not talking about cuddling……
With your loved one. I’m talking about a fishing technique that is generally used during the colder winter months in deeper water but it can be equally effective anytime of the year and at any depth. Lets start with the facts. During the colder winter months when the water temperature drops to … [Read more...]
Bass Fishing 101 Part 1
I figure I’d share some tips for the novice fisher-person, basic Bass Fishing 101, hence the title. In Part 1 I’ll share just the basic information concerning the different styles and rigging techniques and in Part 2 I will go into more detail concerning them. First off let’s start with the knots I … [Read more...]
Dick Trask, the inventor of the split shot rig
I recently saw a story in Bass West magazine as well as a reposting on a West Coast Bass Fishing Forum where they did a write up on the Inventor of the Split Shot Dick Trask. For those of you who don’t know who he was let me fill you in a little. He was the original inventor of the split shot … [Read more...]
Float Tubing, Back to Nature
Ahhhh, float tubing. Nothing more relaxing than a day spent on the water in the ole belly boat pursuing the elusive green beast we call the largemouth bass. Let me take you back. I have been float tubing for bass for about the past 15-20 years and I still to this day enjoy catching them from my tube … [Read more...]
My 130 pound bass
I mentioned this in my Who Is BassnMan post when I said I'd tell yall about it later and now I am. I know what your thinking, "NO WAY, BassnMan has lost his mind" but read on, I promise you all of what your about to read is true. The year was 1997, Jeff Gordon won his first Daytona 500, Dion … [Read more...]
Do I really need a $50,000.00 Bass Boat ?
One word, NO.If you can afford them it sure is nice. Or if you can pick up a sponsor that give's you one to promote their brand then that’s even better! However, for your average working Joe, weekend angler, either of these can be tough.Don’t fret, its not the end of the world. There are several … [Read more...]
