Log In to Cash In Thanks to the marvels of technology, we can “log on” to the internet to find a wealth of information… weather condition, former winning patterns at your favorite fishing hole, even informative articles. But think of the information you are missing (and possibly forgetting) by not “logging in." More

Familiarity Breeds Success On those rare days when you aren’t bass fishing, have you ever watched the tournament golfers – with their matched sets of golf clubs. While they’re all somewhat different, each club has a similar “feel” to the golf pro. The same applies to fishing tackle. More

The Jig Is Up One of my favorite patterns is fishing laydowns over or near dropoffs. Bass love to congregate in the sunken branches and wait for their next meal to swim by. More

Action Equals Reaction Everyone likes to talk about rod “action,” or what I call “reaction.” More

Here's The Pitch… When done correctly, there is nothing more stealthy than a pitched lure. It gently hits the water and drops temptingly and quietly toward the bottom – gaining the attention of a hungry bass. More

Go For The Gold With Bronze! Tournament fishing can be brutal – on your eyes! Sunlight, wind, rain (and sometimes snow and hail!) can really leave your eyes tired and bloodshot after a day on the water... unless you are wearing a high-quality pair of polarized sunglasses. More

The Eyes Have It It is an accepted fact that the sun’s rays can cause eye damage. Running full out in my Ranger exposes my eyes to other hazards as well, including wind, bugs, and sometimes rain and hail. Quality sunglasses to protect my eyes are a necessity, not a luxury. More

“Right Size” Your Tackle It seems like everyday you hear about another company that is down sizing or “right sizing.” While “right sizing” isn’t a good thing to hear (especially if it directly affects you) it can be a good thing to do when it comes to reducing the amount of fishing tackle you take. More

Nothing Could Be Finer Than To Fish the Carolina (Rig, that is) Picture this... you’re standing in your boat, chunking and winding until your arm about falls off. Meanwhile in the back of the boat, your buddy is lobbing this big hunk of metal with a couple of feet of line and lure after it – and bringing in fish after fish! More

Winter’s Here... Now What?! In the “great white North,” winter is upon us in some form or fashion. So what can you do now? More

LMBV found in Upper Mississippi River U.S. Fish and Wildlife The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's La Crosse Fish Health Center identified largemouth bass virus during annual sampling in Pools 3 and 7 of the Upper Mississippi River. More

It’s Not Too Late For Great Bass Fishing! Fall is definitely in the air in the Midwest, bringing with it cooler air and water temps. But there is still some great bass fishing before the freeze. More

What's Your Hang-up? With a title like this I'm sure you're thinking this has something to do with Sigmund Freud, Frasier Crane or some other "psycho babble." I am referring a system to efficiently store frequently used baits on your boat. More

It’s Tournament Time! Winneconne Wisconsin 4/27/02: ‘Twas the night before my first bass tournament of the season, and what to my wondering eyes does appear… but the potential of up to two inches of SNOW – oh dear (or other four-letter words!). More

Spring Ahead… For Bass Spring is a time of rejuvenation (particularly in “snowbird” country) – a time for trees and plants to bloom, its also time for bass to begin spawning. More

A New Year – A New Boat? Now that the holidays are coming to a close, ‘tis the season for fishing and boat shows… a chance to get out to walk and talk fishing and see all the latest goodies from the manufacturers. Maybe this is the year to get that new (or first) boat. More

Kids and the Outdoors - Another Endangered Species?! According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the number of people aged 18 to 24 who participate in fishing has declined over the last decade. More

Outside The Box To be effective on the water means you need to be efficient in the boat (or on the shore for that matter). In a tournament, every minute counts. Spending time hunting through your things, looking for “that lure” can cost you time…and money! More

Summertime And The Fishin’ Is Easy Ahhh, summertime is here, bringing with it high heat and humidity – you know, the “dog days!” But what do you do when the fishing water is more like bath water? More

Versatility = Successful Fishing Ahhh, the fruits of modern technology! On my Ranger 518 DVX, I have a wealth of fancy gadgets. From a Garmin GPSMAP172c that can get me within feet of a specific target to my Garmin Fishfinder that shows me depth, bottom composition, thermoclines, as well as temperature and, oh yeah, fish symbols (if I really wanted to see them!). Yet with all these “new-fangled” conveniences, one thing remains the same… you still have to catch the fish! More

See What You’re Missing Hey, did you see the size of that bass cruising the weed edge? Right over there, practically in front of you. Oh, now he’s gone into the weeds… More

A Holiday Present – A Gift for a Lifetime This holiday season, I’m sure your children are asking for the latest and greatest toys and games (does X-Box ring a bell?). However, now is the chance to give your child a gift that he (or she) could enjoy with you and by himself…for a lifetime. More

“Have You Ever Used a Doughnut to Catch a Bass?” I love my family dearly, but occasionally they can completely baffle me. One of them (who may have been craving a sugar fix at the time) recently asked me, “Have you ever used a doughnut to catch a bass?” And while this question could not be taken seriously, it can be used to illustrate misperceptions the general public may have about fishing tournaments. More

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