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Tips From a Pro: Throwing Big Baits for Big Bass
Capt. Tyler Woolcott on why bigger baits catch bigger bass: hard gliding swimbaits and weedless soft swimbaits, matching shad, bluegill, and crappie forage, and the rod, reel, and line to throw them.
Kayak Fishing: Husband vs. Wife at the Gambler Lures Kayak Tournament
Wendy Biles signs her husband Mike up for his first kayak tournament, the free Gambler Lures event on Lake Toho. He leads early, but her late 6-pounder takes first place.
Tips From a Pro: Covering Water With a Bladed Jig
Capt. Tyler Woolcott's confidence bait on any lake is a bladed jig. He explains matching colors to the forage, picking weights and trailers, and the rod, reel, and line to throw it.
Kayak Fishing: Put Your Forward Facing Sonar in Perspective Mode
Keeping a forward facing sonar beam on fish is tough from a rocking kayak. Seth Taylor explains how perspective mode's top-down view helps him find bass and crappie in shallow water and grass.
Tips From a Pro: Frog Fishing for Springtime Giants
Capt. Tyler Woolcott's favorite way to draw in a big spring bass is a hollow body popping frog. He explains matching bluegill and shad, working it fast, and the heavy gear to throw it.
Tips From a Pro: Fishing a Big Worm for Spawning Bass
Big female bass move shallow to spawn from February through April. Capt. Tyler Woolcott explains four big worm techniques that tempt them, plus the rods, reels, and line he uses.
Bass Nation Kayak Tournament Recap with Pro-Angler, Amy Brown
Orange Lake Produces Giants When I heard that Orange Lake would be the location for our championship, I thought, “Well, …
Kayak Fishing: Falling Pressure and the Post-Hurricane Bite
Why do Florida anglers go fishing when a hurricane is coming? Wendy Biles explains how falling barometric pressure triggers the bite, and where she found big bass after Hurricane Milton.
Kayak Fishing: Getting Ready for Tournament Season
Kayak bass clubs kick off their tournament seasons in September. Wendy Biles shares the four things she handles well in advance: learning the rules, budgeting, organizing her tackle, and packing the required gear.
Tips From a Pro: Choosing the Correct Fishing Line
Monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid? Capt. Tyler Woolcott explains the pros and cons of each line, when he uses them for bass, and which line strengths he spools on his reels.Read the Current Issue
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