Rattle trap presentation
This time of year, one of the best baits on any pre-spawn lake is a rattle trap. The flat-sided bait can be presented many different ways , and all presentations work. It’s just a matter of which works best for you. Some of the presentations we see mostly have no limitations and can only be limited by your imagination.
Locations for pre-spawn bass
The best of the year is near, and locating pre-spawn bass quickly will be the key to having successful days on the water.
The “why” of bass location
Over my many years of fishing, there are many thing I have learned to help locate fish and develop a pattern. In full disclosure, it’s not a perfect science, but it’s a way to develop a pattern. The important part of this article is to emphasize how important it is to understand what and why are bass located in one location but not in another; it is very true that 80% of the fish are located in 20% of the lake.
Don’t make these mistakes
Over many years of fishing, the winter always proves to be a challenge, and with anything that is challenging, you can easily become exempt from analyzing your own mistakes while trying to catch a fish.
Lunar tables
Over my many years of being on the water, day after day, I have never been one to pay much attention to the lunar forecast; however, about 10 years ago, I met a gentleman who fished with me many times a year.