Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Get a grip on smallmouth!

by Juan Veruete CentralPAfishing.com I’ve been a catch and release smallmouth angler for over 20 years and I’m always looking for ways to better insure a successful release of my catches. Most anglers understand the basics of reducing handling time, protecting the fishes slime coat, and revival techniques. These tips have  been the subject of many articles. In [...]

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Six Great Rods Under $100

2010 is the year of the “under $100″  rods.  Rod manufacturers knew they needed to provide as much value as possible in a rod and they decided to step up to the plate and make some great performing rods for relatively low cost. Almost every rod manufacturer now offers a “performance” rod under or close [...]

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“New” Gerber FliK Fish Multi-Tool Review

By: Bill Schultz The Original Gerber Fisherman Multi-Tool 600 was introduced in 2001 and with a flick-of-the-wrist became a must have fishing accessory. I got my first one in 2002 and can’t remember any of the over 400 days on the water since then that I haven’t had my Fisherman Tool with me. This [...]

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Five Great Reels Reviewed

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 [...]

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Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots Review

Review By Guest Contributor, Bill Schultz A few weeks ago I met a friend to fish one of my smallie rivers in Southwest Wisconsin. As I got out of my car and we greeted each other, he said, “I didn’t know Frogg Toggs made waders”.   I told him not only are they in the [...]

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

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 [...]

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ICAST 2009 New Product Showcase Winners

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 [...]

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The Fish Grip by Norton

The Fish Grip is a great and handy tool made by the Norton Lure company. It grips the fishes lip without causing injury or punctures due to the flat surface of the gripper. You don’t need to handle the fish which can remove it’s protective ’slime’ and make it vulnerable to infection. It’s inexpensive, light [...]

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Sheffield Angler 17 in 1 Multi Tool

I set out to find a new fishing multi tool, since I didn’t want to use my Victorinox. I found the Sheffield Angler 17 in 1 Multi Tool, made by Great Neck Saw. It’s everything you need, and nothing you don’t. It weighs in at 9 oz. and folds to just 4.5″ long. No, it [...]

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Yakfish’s Rabbit Hair Craw Jig for Smallmouth Bass

“Tying your own” isn’t just for fly anglers any more. With the popularity of hair jigs for cold water smallmouth, many spin fishermen are learning tricks from their long rod brethren. While learning how to tie jigs, I sampled many different materials including round rubber, silicone skirts, buck tail, and rabbit hair. The rabbit hair [...]

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