Opening the big world of small waters fishing.

Tackle & Techniques – flippin’ & pitchin’

Tackle & Techniques – flippin’ & pitchin’

May 15, 2013

Jared Lintner knows a thing or two about pitching and flipping. His bread-and-butter bait for this “tight quarters” casting is the venerable “jig-and-pig” combination.

Small Waters Strategies – post-spawn bass

Small Waters Strategies – post-spawn bass

May 15, 2013

“The easiest time to catch bass on topwater is when males are up protecting fry,” proclaims topwater Expert Zell Rowland. “During the post-spawn, This can be an easy time to catch the big ones, too!”

Small Waters Management – Grow a Record

Small Waters Management – Grow a Record

May 2, 2013

Lake management expert Nate Herman knows a thing or two about growing big fish. Records prove “ transplants” grow biggest and best!

Small Waters Strategies – Monster carp

Small Waters Strategies – Monster carp

Apr 28, 2013

If you love the challenge and fight of big fish, try carp fishing with tools and baits designed for the “monsters” that swim in waters large and small across the United States!

Destination: Kinkaid Lake, Illinois

Destination: Kinkaid Lake, Illinois

Apr 21, 2013

“Crappie are moving into the creeks feeding Kinkaid Lake in good numbers right now,” said crappie pro Kyle Schoenherr who guides on this 2,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois. “The water is still cold, and I’d say we’re still a step away from the crappie pre-spawn period here.”

Watercraft — Twin Troller X-10

Watercraft — Twin Troller X-10

Apr 15, 2013

BASS founder Ray Scott has devoted a huge part of his business life to small waters fishing. When our conversation turned to President’s Lake, his home water, he said, “Man, you should see this new boat I’m fishing from.” It was the Twin Troller X-10 from Freedom Electric Marine.