I don’t know about you but from time to time when I started using a the new Huddleston Deluxe, either the 8 inch or 6 inch version sometimes they won’t run true. Recently I had a friend express the same concern with the 6 inch version asking me if I knew how to correct the problem. I decided to go … [Read more...]
Back to basics
Recently as I was going through some old tackle I got to thinking about lures I used to use back in the day that were very productive but for some reason I don’t use them anymore and wondered why. How many of you remember the days that we complained when we had to pay $2.00 for a lure? When names … [Read more...]
Deep hooked bass
While its true that fishing with live bait there is considerably more risk of bass actually swallowing your bait however with today’s salt and scent impregnated soft plastics odds are from time to time you will gut hook a bass, especially if you find yourself asleep at the reel. What’s a catch and … [Read more...]
Deep Hooked Bass
While fishing with live bait there is considerably more risk of bass actually swallowing your bait however with today’s salt and scent impregnated soft plastics odds are still from time to time you will gut hook a bass, especially if you find yourself asleep at the reel. What’s a catch and release … [Read more...]
Lake Isabella Trip
An old friend of mine that I hadn’t seen in quite a few years recently emailed me wanting to fish Lake Isabella. I felt that my new knee was steady enough to take the Champion out and since Mark is a fellow Champion boat owner I felt comfortable enough that if I needed him to take over the … [Read more...]
CA Aqueduct Fishing Tips and Techniques
I’ve had several people ask me to share some tips and techniques for fishing the aqueduct and while I have to admit that I’m still a newbie when it comes to duct fishing I have a great teacher and I am learning more and more each time I go. First off let me be straight up with you, California … [Read more...]
Fishing for a Predator
Recently I met a fellow bass fisherman named Evan Schaible. After a brief conversation with him I knew he was a very knowledgeable bass fisherman so I asked him if he would consider sharing some of his tips and be a guest writer on my site, which is something I have never done in the past. At first … [Read more...]
Just a Handful
For those who might be on a limited budget, just starting out or just don’t want to carry a lot of tackle, today I’ll talk about a few basic items and how to use them that should make for a successful outing. First off we have the Gary Yamamoto Senko If your only going to carry 1 color make it … [Read more...]
Baitcast reels
On a recent fishing trip my nephew, who had been using spinning reels exclusively, took interest in my baitcasting reels and started asking me all kinds of questions. He noticed that I could cast further with my reels than he could with the reels he was using. He also noticed that even though I … [Read more...]
Freeing stuck lures
Even though your significant other would you rather didn’t you finally break down and purchase that new expensive lure you have been eye balling for the past month. You then take the time to change out the old line with some brand new quality line and attach the lure with good solid knot. You’ve … [Read more...]
