Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Five Great Reels Reviewed

17. September 2009

Spring, and now summer, have gone “way” too fast. But, I’ve had a chance to get on the water on all or part of 50 days and am having a great year for smallies as well as largemouth. I’ve had an opportunity to do eight other reel review articles, plus including reels in [...]

Rigging Soft Plastics for River Smallmouths with Jeff Little (video)

7. August 2009

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In this video Jeff Little of Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing demonstrates some effective techniques for rigging soft plastics for river smallmouths. He shows how to rig a weedless tube (or should I say rockless?), a simple yet effective stick worm rig and a creature bait using Hawghead Baits soft plastic lures. Rigging Soft Plastics for River [...]

ICAST 2009 New Product Showcase Winners

24. July 2009

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ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, showcased some innovative standouts in the best new products showcase this year in Orlando Florida. Overall Best of Show - Hobie Cat - Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Freshwater Reel - Shimano American Corporation - Stradic CI4 Saltwater Reel - Daiwa - Saltist Lever Drag Freshwater Rod - USA Custom Rods - Camo [...]

New Commander 120 Kayak by Wilderness Systems

21. July 2009

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New Commander 120 Kayak by Wilderness Systems

Wilderness Systems just introduced their new Commander Kayak at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer’s show. Here is Chad hoover of the Wilderness Systems Pro Staff live from the show in Salt Lake City Utah giving us the preview of this new hybrid kayak. Here are some of the features (from the Confluence press release): All new, [...]

New World Record Largemouth Bass

9. July 2009

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George Perry has held the world record for largemouth bass for 75 years. The internet has been buzzing with news of a possible new world record largemouth, but George will still hold his title, he will now share it with Manabu Kurita, who caught the giant on Lake Biwa in Japan. Kurita’s catch was larger [...]

New Smallmouths.com Forum

1. July 2009

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We just launched the new Smallmouths.com forum, so if you were a member of our old forum or just arriving be sure to stop in, register and join in the discussions. Click here to go to the forums - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Forums

Kayak Fishing Clinic Video with Jeff Little and Chad Hoover - Part 2 & 3

26. June 2009

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Kayak Fishing Clinic Video with Jeff Little and Chad Hoover - Part 2 & 3

Here is part 2 & 3 of Jeff and Chad’s Kayak Fishing Clinic. Enjoy and stayed tuned for the last installment coming next week. Kayak Fishing Clinic - Part 2 Kayak Fishing Clinic - Part 3 Jeff Little is the author of “In Pursuit of Trophy Smallmouth Bass: My Life in a Kayak” and owner of [...]

Kayak Fishing Clinic Video with Jeff Little & Chad Hoover (Part 1)

23. June 2009

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This is the first in a series from a one hour kayak fishing clinic with Jeff Little and Chad Hoover. There is one thing these guys like almost as much as kayak fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, and that is talking about it and educating people that are interested or just getting into the [...]

Door County, Wisconsin: Spring and Early Summer Smallies

18. June 2009

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Door County, Wisconsin: Spring and Early Summer Smallies

by: Bill Schultz, Smallmouths.com Contributing Writer Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’ve always wanted to fish for smallmouth bass in Door County. I’ve heard it’s world-class!” Then you think, “But I don’t know where to go, or where to stay, or where to launch, or where to fish, or what to use.” Then, [...]

Creeks I’ve Never Seen

2. June 2009

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by: Jeff Little, Smallmouths.com Contributing Writer Exploring new water with a kayak and a fishing rod requires a few resources, proper planning, and a healthy sense of adventure. While sitting down to write this article, I decided to jot down all the different names of flowing water that I’ve caught smallmouth from. [...]