
Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
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Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.

A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.

What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Exceptional walleye fishing was reported in recent weeks, with many fish up to 30 inches coming on spoons in blues, greens, and watermelon colors; blades on crawler harnesses in purple

Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay (Erie County) — FishErie.com reported June 22 that the walleye bite was on fire – as hot as last year – with fish hitting in 35 to 40

With all the new-fangled mock bass attractants being marketed today, plus an uncountable number of lures constructed in vast varieties, live baits have taken a back seat.
Note: The catch-and-immediate-release of bass season ended June 15. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — FishErie.com reported June 7 that limits of walleyes were starting to come on trolling spoons and shallow-diving plugs in 20 to

Recent outing a good reminder, whether you’re targeting bass or any other species, that when the bite is on, you’d better enjoy it.
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