If you don’t have the right know-how, you’re not going to catch the big one. To help you improve your chances of success on the lake this summer, here are seven basic bass fishing tips: Fish in the Unconventional Spots Bass like to go undercover because it allows them to sneak up on their prey. So, although bass can be found in open water, they’re easier to catch when you drop your lure under docks, lily pads, near rocks etc. Basically, look for covered areas and you’ll likely find bass. Match the Hatch Matching the hatch refers to having your [...]

Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to dust off the fishing rod. Now all you have to do is get away for a weekend and find a destination. Well the biggest bass are caught in calm waters -- like Loughborough Lake! To help you catch the big one, here are some tips for fishing in calm waters. Fishing in calm water can be challenging because even with patience, there’s no guarantee you will catch anything. That's right, there's something about too much calm that puts fish on-guard. Professional bass fisherman Gerald Swindle agrees. In his 20-year career [...]