Clear-water spinnerbaits
When I began my career, spinnerbaits were considered tools for stained to muddy water conditions. Sure, there were exceptions. But that was pretty much the norm.
Water color matters
Now is about as good a time as I can think of to talk about water color and its importance when it comes to finding aggressive smallmouth.
Video: Sight fishing with AUM
Auburn University-Montgomery anglers discuss a valuable skill they use in tournament fishing.
Attacking the last cold front
Think vertical and think slow. But don't necessarily think deep water. Winter's almost here, but the bass may not have abandoned the shallows yet.
What’s new with spinnerbaits
Spinnerbaits are changing and in a big way. What I’m seeing will — I think — make a huge difference in how we fish with them.
Cold water and lipless baits go together
It’s time to break out the lipless crankbaits. In my mind, there isn’t a better coldwater bait for fishing at this time of year.
Greg Hackney’s 3 keys to better jig fishing
It’s rare that you’ll see Elite Series pro Greg Hackney without a jig rod lying on his boat deck.
More about confidence
There’s an aspect to confidence we need to talk about — the physical side of fishing and how it affects your mind, for the good or for the bad. It has a lot more to do with your confidence than you might think.
Resolved: I’ll catch the biggest bass of my life!
New Year's means resolutions, and no resolutions are quite as important as fishing resolutions.
Fish and feel fit!
Like a lot of touring pros, I've had my share of ailments. Years of rough water boat rides have left me pretty banged up. I can deal with all that. It's what happened to me back in 2003 that scared me the most.