bass fishing
Pre-Spawn Bass
Pre-Spawn Bass One of my all-time seasons for bass fishing is when the water temperatures begin to climb and bass start making their move from deeper winter homes to shallow water where spawning will take place. The transition really begins as water temperatures rise to around 48-58 degrees. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass will start […]
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Finicky Fishing
Finicky Fishing August in Iowa can be quickly summed up in one word…hot! July has come and gone and average temps have been hovering around the mid 80’s, August continues the trend and even throws in a few 90 degree days. By now surface water temperatures on area lakes have reached 75 – 80 degrees […]
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The Five C’s To Fishing Success
The Five C’s To Fishing Success People have long talked about certain lures and techniques being the secret to fishing success. However, sitting back and thinking about the lures and techniques there is usually a reason as to why they are successful. In most cases they fall into one or more of five categories that […]
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Top Reasons Fish Go Tight Lipped
Top Reasons Fish Go Tight Lipped “The fish aren’t biting”, “I always catch them here”, This bait always works”. We have all said these things before and we have all had bad days out on the water. I am a firm believer that the angler is in charge of their catches about 90% of the […]
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You Might Be An Iowa Sportsman If…
You Might Be An Iowa Sportsman If… If Jeff Foxworthy is the king of Rednecks, then Iowa sportsmen are king of, well Iowa sportsmen. We thought it would be fun to take a card out of Foxworthy’s deck and see what fellow Iowa sportsmen would come up with if posed the question “You might be […]
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Iowa’s Bass Fishing
Iowa’s Bass Fishing That thump on the end of the line can be ferocious at times and the jumps in the air so acrobatically. Only one fish in Iowa has those characteristics, the bass. Bass fishing in Iowa can be had in all corners of the state. Ponds, lakes, rivers and large reservoirs all provide […]
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Early Spring Fishing: BASS
Early Spring Fishing: BASS By Todd Reed April cold water bass fishing can be one of the most challenging times of the year to follow and catch these fish. However, if you study the weather, choose the correct baits, and know where to begin looking for bass you will be one up on the average […]
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The Dog Days of Smallmouth: Reading the River
The Dog Days of Smallmouth: Reading the River Why Smallmouth Bass Move in Late Summer Fishing for smallmouth bass during the dog days of summer can feel frustrating—but it doesn’t have to be. When water temperatures rise and oxygen levels drop, smallmouth bass shift their behavior and location. Understanding how temperature, oxygen, food, and cover […]
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