Bronzebacks after dark
One of the very best at dredging big bronzebacks from gin-clear waters is Dale Hollow Lake guide Bob Coan. A veteran of several decades of night fishing, Coan has honed his skills on the world's most famous trophy smallmouth destination.
Flip to a reaction bite
Depending on how you fish, flipping and pitching can even generate reaction strikes from bass.
Soak a jig with Lowen
Bill Lowen needs a bite he looks toward his Dough Ball Jig. It takes a couple of minutes to build one, but it's time well spent according to this Elite Series pro.
Get wired with Niggemeyer
That means it's time to break out your spinnerbaits. No doubt some of them need the hooks sharpened, frames straightened and skirts replaced.
Rout the Drought
Parts of the country are experiencing record high temperatures this summer and water levels are falling rapidly.