Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth Bass Are Not Like Largemouth Bass!

Time and time again over the years, we have listened to many anglers and clients express their frustration at trying to catch smallmouth bass. Most anglers don’t realize that these fish have their own set of behaviors that sets them apart from largemouth bass. The major differences between a smallmouth and a largemouth bass are [...]

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A December to Remember: Blade Baits and Reservoir Smallmouth

Looking back at the past year, I realize that I have learned more since last March than in the previous five years combined. The switch from river to reservoir smallmouth fishing brought an entirely new set of rules, patterns, and techniques. The technique that I learned late in the year, vertical jigging a blade bait, [...]

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Knots for Fly Fishing

There is no substitute for learning to tie good knots. If you build your own leaders you have the added flexibility of customizing leaders for different presentations and fishing situations. Nail knot - Used to attach the leader butt to the fly line. If you lightly coat this knot with epoxy, it will last all [...]

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Crankbaits for Smallmouths - A Beginner’s Guide

I hope some of the following thoughts will help young and beginning fishermen have a better understanding of fishing a crankbait. I guess every Bass fisherman has a “Go To” lure that they have more confidence in than any other. To some it’s a jig, to others its spinner bait or a worm. I have a [...]

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Wading for Smallmouth Bass Primer

One of the simplest forms of fishing without a boat is to walk into the water and cast. It is a no-frills way of approaching fish and searching shallow stretches that may or may not be canoe, boat or kayak accessible. There are a few things to keep in mind when wading that may help [...]

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River Smallies

In the State of Michigan were blessed with infinite possibilities, salmon trout and steelhead are everywhere in our state but there is one fish that stands out for summer time fun, the smallmouth bass. River smallies are a very accessible fishing recourse in our state and for the most part over looked. Many Western Michigan Rivers [...]

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