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Treble Hooks Tips Every Bass Angler Should Know
Fishing Techniques

Treble Hooks Tips Every Bass Angler Should Know

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini033
Unlocking the Full Potential of Treble Hooks for Better Bass Fishing Three points are better than one, and while that logic is easy to accept, treble hooks offer far more opportunity than many anglers realize. Too often, they’re treated as a fixed component rather than a performance tool that can......
Winter Bass Fishing Proven Techniques for Cold-Water Success
Fishing Techniques

Winter Bass Fishing: Proven Techniques for Cold-Water Success 🎣❄️

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0112
As winter takes hold across much of the United States, many anglers assume bass fishing grinds to a halt. Cold air, icy boat ramps, and shorter days often convince even dedicated fishermen to wait for spring. However, in regions where lakes remain ice-free, winter can quietly become one of the......
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How to Fish Light Wire Jigs for Spotted Bass in the Winter

Mark Lassagne
by Mark Lassagne0186
Fishing a light wire jig is one of the most effective ways to catch spots and one of my favorites during the winter months in California Reservoirs. Cold water concentrates fish and slows their metabolism, making a slow, bottom-oriented jig presentation ideal. It can be fished fast, and in fact,......
two fish on an a-rig
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Don’t be intimidated this technique can load the boat up quick  

Mark Lassagne
by Mark Lassagne086
Tips and Technique for Throwing an Alabama Rig (A-Rig)(Umbrella Rig) The Alabama Rig, commonly known as an A-Rig or umbrella rig, has become one of the most effective tools for targeting bass when they are feeding on baitfish. By mimicking a small school of shad, the A-Rig triggers aggressive strikes......
Fishing Techniques

Drop Shotting for Smallmouth Bass: Why This Finesse Technique Consistently Produces

Mark Lassagne
by Mark Lassagne0211
Drop shotting is one of the most effective techniques for catching smallmouth bass, especially when fish are pressured, suspended, or unwilling to chase faster-moving baits. Smallmouth are naturally curious and highly visual feeders, often relating to rock piles, gravel points, offshore humps, and current breaks. The drop shot excels in......
Hollow Body frog
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Frog Hooks Replacement: How to Keep Your Hollow Body Frogs in Top Shape

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0299
How to Replace Frog Hooks on a Hollow Body Frog: Step-by-Step Guide for Bass Anglers Frog fishing is one of the most exciting ways to catch bass, but even the best hollow body frogs don’t last forever. Over time, frog bodies soften and “break in” just like a favorite baseball......
Late-Summer River Smallies
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Late-Summer Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Topwater Poppers, Gear, and Proven River Strategies

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0343
MUSKEGON, Mich. (August 20, 2025) – Late-summer is prime time for river smallmouth bass fishing, and few freshwater predators are as adaptable and opportunistic as smallies. When it comes to feeding behavior, smallmouth bass are generalist feeders. On any given day, they’ll crush crawfish, chase baitfish, slurp mayflies, or even......
Fishing Techniques

Boat Dock Fishing for Bass with Mark Zona

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0902
Mark Zona has been passionate about bass fishing beneath boat docks. The thrill of skipping a lure into the darkest shadows beneath a dock never gets old for Mercury Pro Team member “When you go poking around in the lion’s den, you might just tangle with a lion,” Zona said. “You......