Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Six Great Rods Under $100

Friday, March 5, 2010

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 [...]

Susquehanna Fishing Magazine

Monday, February 15, 2010

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Susquehanna Fishing Magazine is a new print magazine on fishing in the Susquehanna River regions of New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The Magazine covers productive techniques on fishing for smallmouth bass, muskie, walleye and catfish in the Susquehanna River, while promoting safety and responsible stewardship of the Susquehanna River. Susquehanna Fishing Magazine is a free publication that [...]

Five Great Reels Reviewed

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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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 [...]

Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots Review

Friday, August 21, 2009

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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 [...]

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

Friday, August 7, 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

Friday, July 24, 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 World Record Largemouth Bass

Thursday, July 9, 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

Wednesday, July 1, 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

Friday, June 26, 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 [...]

State Records Smallmouth Bass Catches

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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State Weight Length Location Smallmouth Angler Date Tennessee 11 lbs 15 oz Dale Hollow Reservoir unknown 7/9/1955 Alabama 10 lbs 8 oz Wheeler Dam Tailwater Owen F. Smith 10/8/1950 North Carolina 10 lbs 0 oz Hiwassee Reservoir Archie Lampkin 6/1/1951 Ohio 9 lbs 8 oz 23.5″ Lake Erie Randy Van Dam 6/16/1993 South Carolina 9 lbs 7 oz LakeJocassee Terry Dodson 2001 Michigan 9 lbs 4 oz 27.25″ Long Lake W.F. Shoemaker 1906 West Virginia 9 lbs 12 oz 24.25″ South Branch David Lindsay 1971 Wisconsin 9 lbs 1 oz Indian Lake unknown 6/21/1950 California 9 lbs 1 oz Clair Engle Lake Tim Brady 3/20/1976 Pennsylvania 8 lbs 8 oz Scotts Run Lake Robert T. Steelman 1997 Kentucky 8 lbs 7.36 oz Laurel River Lake Coolie Williams 5/16/1998 Maryland 8 lbs 4 oz Liberty [...]