Bass Fishing Articles

Before you go out fishing for bass, be sure to check out our comprehensive articles, tips and resources.

October 7, 2011

Fishing Line Basics

We’ve come up with a basic guide that will help you choose the right fishing line for the job. Trying to make sense out of all the different types of fishing lines can be a bit overwhelming.  We've made it easy for you to understand and we've even given our recomendation for each type of line that we've throughly tested and are confident you'll be happy with.

October 7, 2011

Side Imaging Tips Tutorial

Basic settings for performance - Humminbird 1198 - 1197 - 998 - 997SI and 797SI 

First the Side Imaging does not even compare to the 2D versions of the Lowrance units or even any other units. On the 997SI and the 797 SI units, there are few things you need to look at. With SI units we are looking to the side and these settings are totally different, but here is what we are going to look at on these units.

October 7, 2011

Fishing for Beginners

When I first began fishing for bass it was challenging to find helpful information to get me pointed in the right direction. This guide was created to help the beginner and intermediate fishermen learn the basics so you can get out on the water and catch some bass! Lure fishing can be hard, but with a little practice, you will find it to be very rewarding
May 18, 2011

Spring Time Jerkbait Tactics

With the first couple of warm weather days drawing near here in Illinois that means it’s time for one thing, Pre Spawn bass fishing. Bass have a biological trigger that kicks in and lets them know it’s time to move up from their deep wintering holes and onto points and structure adjacent to spawning pockets and coves.
May 18, 2011

Bass Boating Essentials

Running a high performance bass boat is a fun way to cover water effectively in a short period of time.  However, in order to enjoy your high performance machine there are a couple of safety pieces that you need in your boat just in case a situation occurs where you  may need it. Life Jackets are the most important necessity to have in the boat.