Jason Christie’s knot of choice for braid-to-fluorcarbon lines
A modified Alberto Knot is Jason Christie’s knot choice for tying braid to fluorocarbon lines. It’s part of a complete system of using the YUM FF Sonar Minnow, line, rod,...
The backseat education
It goes without saying that one of the best ways to improve your fishing game is by observing others. I have been reminded of that the past few months while...
All choked up
Take the frugality mantra “if it’s free, it’s for me,” replace “free” with “easy” and you have the very essence of why bass do their best feeding around choke points....
Day on the Lake: Justin Atkins
◗ 6:45 a.m. It’s 34 degrees and cloudy when Atkins and I arrive at Lake J’s vacant boat launch. Atkins arranges an arsenal of Abu Garcia rods and reels on...
Short drop shotting with Pangrac
Most anglers rig a drop shot with a 12-inch or longer drop line from the hook to the sinker. Oklahoman Matt Pangrac, who will be fishing all nine Bassmaster Opens...
Adjusting to fall fronts
We’ve had fronts pass throughout the South the past few weeks, and they can sure shut down the good action and throw anglers into a tizzy. Unless, of course, you’re...
Fall bassin’ part 2
As I discussed in my last column, bass make two very distinct movements in autumn. I detailed the first phase in part one, which is the fall feed. In a...
Target fall flats
If you’re having trouble finding bass this fall, I encourage you to focus on flats. In October and November I do far better by getting away from those beautiful steep...
1-Minute Angler: Downey’s simplified smallmouth tube
See Elite pro Bob Downey’s approach to catching fat smallmouth bass with a simple tube technique.
Cook’s triple pop treat
When Florida Bassmaster Elite Series pro Drew Cook fishes thick grass mats covered with slimy algae, aka cheese, he tempts bites with a weedless frog. A frog’s pointed nose allows...
