Lessons learned: Bull Shoals
Ike is looking back on the lessons he learned through the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series season. Bull Shoals was a pattern fisherman's dream.
When the going gets tough
Don't let the wheels fall off just because your primary pattern let you down.
Smallmouth are everywhere!
Once restricted to a fairly narrow geographic range, smallmouth bass are now close to just about every angler on the continent.
Lessons learned: Okeechobee
Ike takes us through his season -- event by event. Here's his take on Lake Okeechobee and what he learned there.
Powering thru the transition period
Once summer begins to fade, the bass start doing a lot of different things and you have to be prepared for all of them.
Smallmouth bass and forage
Last time we talked about the smallmouth’s preferred temperature range and how it affects your fishing. This week we’ll look at how the preferred temperature range of the forage affects your fishing.
Lessons learned from 2012, Part 1
Let me start by saying what an awesome year it's been. We have two great champions this year: Chris Lane and Brent Chapman. My family is close with both of their families, and we are very happy for them.
Fall time is the right time
It’s the beginning of fall and so it’s time for me to write my annual column touting the benefits of fall fishing. In my humble opinion, fall is the second best time to be on the water. For a lot of anglers it’s the best time.
Bumpin’ rails
It happens all the time when you’re fishing a tournament. The fish are concentrated or the weather changes, and you find yourself fishing with 30 other boats all piled up in 50 acres of water.
