Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth and crankbaits
We are in the middle of a few tournaments where smallies could play a role so I thought this might be a good time to talk about smallmouth bass and...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Northern smallmouth: Details matter, part 2
Once I’ve made my line selection it’s time for me to pick a bait. It’s popular to pick ones that look like a goby. After all, that’s pretty much what...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Northern smallmouth: Details matter, part 1
If you’re going to fish for smallmouth up north, and I strongly suggest that you do, you need to pay close attention to details. These bass are big and aggressive,...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
The evolution of northern bass waters
As the Bassmaster Elites make our northern swing to the St. Lawrence River, I’m reminded of how those waters have evolved over the years and how anglers have adapted. Unlike...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth are predictable — sort of, anyway
You hear it all the time: Smallies are nomadic. They move constantly, seemingly without reason or purpose. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. They’re difficult, if not impossible, to target...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Fighting winter for lunker smallmouth
It’s a risk many anglers are willing to take. It’s the fishing chance of a lifetime. It’s an opportunity to experience bassing at its absolute, unbelievable best, says Bassmaster Elite...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Aggressive fall smallmouth
Fall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow and they’re super aggressive. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to drop,...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Fall is a favorite time for smallmouth
Fall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow, and they’re super aggressive. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to drop,...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth aren’t largemouth
Smallmouth don’t use cover like largemouth Cover is important to smallmouth and largemouth but in very different ways. Largemouth bass like to be in cover. If you find a weedbed...
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
8-4 smallmouth bass ties New York State Record
Patrick Hildenbrand caught this freaky-fat smallmouth in a bass fishing tournament at Cape Vincent, New York, and though it was initially reported as 8.15 pounds, recertified scales found the weight...
