A biologist’s look at bass senses, part 3
There is no doubt that bass rely heavily on their eyesight and lateral line for survival, but do scent and taste play a role as well?
The double-fluke rig for postspawn smallies
This may be your best bet for doubling up on big postspawn brown bass.
Crooked-hook Hackney
This 10-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and 2004 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year thinks he catches more bass by bending his hooks
A biologist’s look at bass senses, part 2
Even if a bass can't see your lure, a sophisticated set of sensory organs allow it to hear and feel the bait.
A biologist’s look at bass senses, part 1
In this three part series, we'll explore the senses of bass and how you can use this knowledge to catch more fish.
Okeechobee Elite patterns
BassGold takes a look at what the 6th-10th place finishers on Lake Okeechobee did to catch their fish.
Spinnerbaits: The blade’s the thing
In the early 1970s, Steve Porter realized that bigger spinnerbait blades would better mimic the big baitfish lunker bass wanted. He changed the way we think of spinnerbaits today.
Dealing with cold fronts
A serious cold front blew through and really put the brakes on our hot spring bite. The good news is that it’s supposed to warm up over the weekend.
Crankbait niches for postspawn bass
This is payback time. It's when you can get even for all those tough, slow-bite days during other times of the year.
