Fishing like a maniac
One thing that I’ve done over the years that I think has helped me in tournaments is to fish in practice like a maniac.
Springtime is swimbait time
It’s springtime. That means the water’s at or above the 58-60 degree mark. You might want to start thinking about putting your hard jerkbait away in favor of a soft swimbait.
Preparing for a river tournament
River tournaments are typically more area-oriented than pattern-oriented. Practice will be less about finding the right technique than it will be about finding the right area.
Take advantage of the topwater bite
From about now until the middle of June is the best topwater smallmouth fishing of the year.
VanDam’s 6 best crankbait colors
If you think Sexy Shad is Kevin VanDam’s favorite crankbait color, you’d be right … but only a third of the time.
When opportunity knocks
Next time you're out scouting the lake and everything seems to be falling into place, keep in mind that change is just around the corner ... and with it may come opportunity.
Fishing what works
I think target weights create an unnecessary step for a tournament angler. You can spend a lot of time researching old tournament histories or talking to local anglers about that kind of stuff, and it can really get you into trouble.
Old School Baits
Look in almost any successful angler’s boat and you'll find a select group of well-fished old lures squirreled away in some special place.
Here comes the bass!
The nasty, nationwide weather is making a change for the better and bass fishing is about to go crazy.
It’s bedtime for smallies
Right now most of the smallmouth bass are on the beds or close to it. You can still catch them, but you have to think a little differently.
