“Everyone always talks about the great fishing of spring,” says Bill Dance. “Spring is one of the hardest times to fish because of the constant fluctuations and weather changes."
The secret to blade bait fishing is to simulate the shuddering behavior of a dying forage fish. Those little twitches and paroxysms spell the end for a shad, shiner, goby or other favorite food item on the bass menu.
For success on hard water, take a lesson from Nature. “Slow down,” advises Scott Glorvigen. “Be precise in your movements. Study your electronics. Slow your presentation.”
Jonn Graham, a.k.a. the “Stream Stalker,” is a river rat whose specialty is finding and catching smallmouth bass from overlooked streams in America’s heartland. One of his favorite weapons for smallies pairs a swim jig with a soft plastic paddletail-style swimbait.
Our first concern was how this premium-priced lure would stand up to blade-eating lake bottoms. We lost nary a one! In fact, neither of us as much as snagged up on the rocky reefs of Lake Erie or St. Clair.
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Ebigaeru is an “all terrain” bait, a lure you can cast deep into cover, work over moss and matted vegetation, slide over logs, then work like a popper or in “walk the dog” fashion in open pockets and alleys.
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Outdoor Sportsman’s Lodge, Newton, IL
"Welcome to a Sportsman's Paradise"
That's what World Champion Angler Denny Brauer had to say about our operation--and with good reason. Simply put, we have more and bigger largemouth bass than anyone in the upper Midwest. And to get you close to the action, we built our log cabins right in the middle of it all.
TTX10 – TwoMan Electric Boat
This foot-controlled electric boat brings a new dimension to small waters angling. Its maneuverability and stealth are unparalleled.
VISIT GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Grand Rapids, MN has the beauty and adventure (and of course fishing) for every season! Click here to watch our video
VIP Adventures, Summerville SC
What's the secret to VIP's healthy populations of big bass in its six lakes? Abundant forage and quality habitat! (See "VIP Bass Management" under the "Lake Management" menu listing) Contact Marc Deschenes, owner and Master Guide at VIP Adventures 1-843-708-5473.