Bass Fishing
February is the best time for big bass
I have long believed that the best time to catch truly big bass — the bass of a lifetime — is before most other fishermen even give it a thought. […]
Articles by Davy Hite
Bass Fishing
December Carolina bass-fishing is mostly a fall affair
Fall fishing patterns still reign in Carolinas in December. […]
Bass Fishing
November bass fishing is great across the Carolinas
Some bass anglers have stored their fishing gear and winterized their boats. Big mistakes! November’s bass action is as hot as the action in spring. […]
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No. 1 for bass: FIND the bait
You can forget about a lot of factors this time of year when it comes to bass fishing. Just find the bait, and you’ll catch plenty of bass. […]
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Electronics: Learn, Trust Them
Learning and trusting your electronics is a big factor in becoming a better fisherman. […]
Bass Fishing
Don’t give bass any lip — try a lipless crankbait instead
Lipless crankbaits are one of the top lures to use during the largemouth bass spawn in the Carolinas. […]
Bass Fishing
Research before you hitch your bass boat
Homework is a key part of taking advantage of the hot bass bite across the Carolinas in March. […]
Bass Fishing
Go deep, go slow for January bass
January can be a great time to load the boat, if you’re willing to be thorough and patient. […]
Bass Fishing
Jerkbaits: not just for spring
When you think of baits that bass fishermen turn to in the fall, you think of moving baits like crankbaits and spinnerbaits. A lot of people overlook a hard jerkbait, because everybody thinks about fishing them in late winter and early spring. If you think about it, late October, November and December can fish a lot like late winter and early spring, with baitfish relatively shallow and the water relatively clear. […]
Bass Fishing
Follow the baitfish move
One thing I can count on in September — in addition to college football and deer season getting cranked up, is that baitfish will start moving off the main bodies of reservoirs in the Carolinas and into the tributary creeks. […]
Bass Fishing
July means bream, mayflies and bass
Fishing can be tough in July, but if you find a good mayfly hatch, you’ll see some of the most aggressive feeding by bream and bass of the year. […]
Bass Fishing
Three great baits for bass in May
I am a Taurus bull, so I really love to get on the water in May and chase bass. It is a great fishing month, because there are a lot of fish on the bank that are easy to catch. We’ve finally got stable weather across the Carolinas, and even though some of the months earlier in the year might be better for catching your personal biggest fish, May is probably the most fun for me to go fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Must-have baits for March bass
Across the Carolinas, March is the best month, in my opinion, to catch a trophy largemouth bass. I know you can catch one in January, February or April, but everything points to having your best chance this month. […]
Bass Fishing
5 bass baits you really need
January begins show season around the Southeast, whether it be boat shows, tackle shows or outdoor trade shows. I have worked a lot of these shows in the past, and quite often, I go to ones I’m not working, because I’m ready to fill in holes in my tackle box, and a show is an easy place to do that. […]