Have you ever fished in murky waters or encountered a dirty flow right after a rain? Although that may not look too appealing to most beginner anglers, it can actually work in your favor for catching bass. It is true that bass that typically live in clear waters can experience a temporary shock to their environment when water suddenly rises or turns dirty. Bass that live in clear waters rely heavily on eyesight over other senses, so once the water gets dirty or muddy, it takes a little time for them to adjust. Bass still have to eat and, as...

Fall is right around the corner and it’s one of my favorite times of year to fish for Big Bass in the grass. As the nights cool, baitfish will move from the main lake into the backs of creeks and flats as water temperatures also drop. Baitfish that normally roam around open water will make their move to the grass for cover and to feed which usually means the bass are not far behind. If you hear crackling or snapping noises in the grass, you have most likely found the feeding baitfish. The grass has been growing all summer...

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Braided fishing line has become incredibly popular over recent years due to its strength to diameter, sensitivity, abrasion resistance, and its lack of memory which usually causes other lines to twist and can frustrate any angler. Although this super line has made its way to the top of every anglers list of preferred fishing lines, it can be quite pricey compared to other fishing line choices. The average angler only casts 30 to 50 yards on a good cast, so most of the line spooled up never hits the water. I used to change out my whole spool of line once...

The fishing reel is the catalyst that handles most of the workload during a day of fishing, so taking good care of it is very important. Fisherman can be very hard on their equipment and after a few fishing trips with that new fishing reel, it tends to get neglected. No matter your level of experience, the components of a fishing reel such as gears, brakes, and bearings will naturally suffer from wear and tear over time depending on use and care. Some of the largest contributors that will speed up or destroy these vital components of your fishing reel...