Tactics & Techniques

Want to learn the latest bass fishing techniques?  Our articles will help you understand when to choose the right fishing tactics and techniques for the every fishing situation.  Whether you are fishing for bass from a dock, in a small pond or on a big lake with your bass boat, our fishing articles will help you catch more and bigger bass.

October 7, 2020

Top Water Follow-Up Lure [VIDEO]

Soft plastic jerkbaits like Keitech's Shad Impact are great follow-up baits to use when you're topwater fishing. Try using this technique when you're out fishing when bass are targeting baitfish near the surface and sub-surface.
May 11, 2020

Crankbait Fishing Tips [VIDEO]

One simple bass fishing tip that can increase your success when fishing crankbaits. Learn this simple bass fishing trick and score more and bigger bass.
May 7, 2020

Learn the Basics of Pitching and Skipping [VIDEO]

Here's a tutorial on pitching and skipping with a baitcasting reel. Also, find out what Pitchskipping is and how it works.  See why these techniques can get bass to strike.  

 

August 17, 2016

Summer Smallmouth Bass [VIDEO]

Locating Smallmouth Bass around structure is a key for summertime fishing, but don't overlook those fish that are lurking in open water around major structures like humps and points.  In this video, Brendan C. shows you a different way to approach bass around open water structure.

August 5, 2016

Shaky Head Jig Fishing [VIDEO]

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June 22, 2016

Drop Shot Fishing Tips [VIDEO]

Drop shotting in the post spawn is a great way to catch bass that are around blue gill beds or guarding fry.  It also makes for a great follow up bait when you're fishing topwater lures shallow.  Here's some drop shot fishing tips that will help you make the right presentation at this time of year.

June 8, 2016

Topwater Tips Walking the Dog [VIDEO]

Bass fishing during the post-spawn is a great time to "walk the dog" using topwater baits such as an XPS Slim Dog, Zara Spook, Lucky Craft Sammy, etc.  Here's a quick video that teaches you the basics of walking the dog with a few helpful tips and tricks that you can use the next time you are out fishing for bass in the post-spawn period.

June 6, 2016

Tips on Exploring New Waters [VIDEO]

In this video, we explore the southern bays of Lake Ontario and catching some #bruiser Smallmouth and Largemouth bass on big spider jigs. Although we had some local information leading up to our trip, conditions changed and we had to make adjustments. In the end, we had a great time and caught lots of bass over 4 pounds.
June 6, 2016

How to Trick Out a Popper [VIDEO]

Topwater lures are one of the most fun lures you can fish with.  There's nothing like watching a bass leap out of the water to grab one.  Even the most subtle strikes can get your heart pumping.  In this video, Brendan shares some tips for modifying a popper.