Florida Hurricane Francis & Jeanne

Map of area hit by Frances and Jeanne... This is the Approximate path of the eye. Areas within 30 miles either side of this were had severe damage. 40 to 60 mil

Cr鑝e Lures Devils Tongue - How to Fish It

My newest favorite, and one of the most consistently productive lures I have ever used, is called the Devils Tongue made by Cr鑝e Lures, inventor and manufactu

Kentuckian Named to IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame

From the press release of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Inducts 5 into the Fishing Hall Of Fame. Ceremony Wednesday

Lay Lake

As the mercury rises, so do the bass. Especially when its a well placed offering, cast among the weedy waters of mid-Alabamas Lay Lake. Situated near the towns

Logan Martin Lake

As temperatures soar, the bass of Logan Martin Lake have a change in lifestyle. Alabama anglers have to make a few changes as well. Knowledge of the summer seas

Summer Fishing Up North

I normally do not take very long trips, for fishing, because there is so much good fishing in Kentucky and Indiana. However every year Peter my boss likes to ta

Tournament Boating Tips

Throughout my past years of tournament bass fishing, teaching students and charter clients, I have witnessed many boating accidents, close calls, and have seen

Fishing the Rat-L-Trap Successfully

The Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap is one of the most effective year round lures that I fish. It comes in several different weights and many colors, but I usually limit

Gunthersville Lake

Hot weather means hot bass fishing, both day and night, on Alabamas largest reservoir, Guntersville Lake. Impounded in 1939, this 39,100 acre Lake, near the tow

Jordan Lake

Jordan Lake is the sixth lake, of six man made impoundments, found on Alabamas Coosa River System. Jordan Dam, on the lakes lower end, was completed by the Corp

Canyon Lake - Jewel of the Hill Country

Im very fortunate to have the time and justification to fish many lakes throughout central and south Texas in the pursuit of both my business and personal inter

Deet Repellents Can Damage Electronics

Since the invasion of West Nile virus and other diseases that are carried by biting insects we have heard a LOT about using products that have DEET in them. How

Adjust Techniques as Fall Becomes Winter

With each passing day one of my favorite and most productive times of the year, fall, is slowly fading into another great memory. This is not necessarily bad ne

The Floatn Fly Dale Hollow Secret Winter Weapon

I took a short weekend trip to Dale Hollow to visit my good friend and guide, Bob Coan of Celina Tennessee. Bob had been touting a technique of fishing for Smal

Winter Fishing on Bankheak Lake/Warrior River

JAN-FEB / Winter on Bankhead Lake This old river system about 20 miles from Birmingham still shows some big bass taken each winter. January and February shows

Night Fishing: Being Prepared

Summertime arrives with temperatures that are hot and nighttime fishing becomes an inviting proposition. However, fishing your hometown lake at night requires m

Deepwater Drop Shot

Introduction One of the great benefits that we bass fishermen have here in middle Tennessee is that we can chase our prey all year long. Under normal condition

Winter Fishing on Harris Lake, New State Record?

Its lower, but it can be much lower. The water level on Lake Harris is currently down 8 feet, but it has been dropped in the past for winter pool as much as 15

Winter fishing for big Bass

Its an experience every bass angler craves, but relatively few ever enjoy - hauling a truly monster largemouth or smallmouth to the boat. Im talking about an ei

Fishing Kentucky Lake with Bass Buster

Fishing Kentucky Lake with "Bass Buster" Dave Stewart We抳e all done it at one time or another. You抳e planned a bass fishing trip with a few of your f