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May 2, 2026

Pfleuger’s “Arbor” spinning reel is one of a number of new products for 2010 that fishermen will get a look at at dealer shows and open-houses this month.

‘Show up’ for a real buyer’s market

To me, January is a very interesting month. We’re finished with deer season, and most of us haven’t fished very much in a while, except for maybe a little striper fishing. […]

A jigging spoon is a great way to catch bass after the weather gets cold in December.

December fishing by the numbers: The ‘magic’ number is 50 (degrees). It will direct you to the bass

David Fritts

In December, I’m usually thinking about deer hunting or getting ready to go striper fishing, but it can be a great month to catch largemouth bass — if the weather cooperates. […]

Lake Greenwood gave up this chunky striper to the author, who leaves the world of tournament bass fishing in his rear-view mirror when he heads to the lake to fun-fish for stripers in December.

How I spell December fun: s-t-r-i-p-e-r-s

Davy Hite

I guess you could say that for me to go fishing when I have time off, away from bass tournaments, is like taking a busman’s holiday. […]

A Buckeye mop jig is a great November bait to swim around boat docks because bass will often suspend under floating docks or around pier pilings.

Lakes are empty, but bass are biting

Davy Hite

I’ll be the first person to admit that I don’t fish nearly as much as I should in November, because I’m in the woods hunting so much. […]

Topwater fishing is easily the most exciting way to catch a bass, and October is a great month to try out a buzzbait, floating worm, stickbait, prop bait or popping-type bait.

October: prime time for a topwater bite

Davy Hite

As a tournament fisherman, I try not to get caught up in the old saying, “Catching one bass on topwater is better than catching four or five on a worm.” […]

Ponds or lakes, if they’re private or have limited public access, can provide fishermen with a tremendous opportunity to catch a trophy bass.

Ponds offer chance for a real trophy

Davy Hite

Not every fisherman is as lucky as I am — blessed with a job that takes me to some of the best lakes in the country to catch largemouth bass. […]

August can be a difficult month for bass fishermen in North Carolina, but knowing how current and dissolved oxygen affects fish can put you on the right track.

Pay attention to current, oxygen

David Fritts

If there are two factors that make bass fishing in August great or horrible, it’s current and oxygen — or not having them. […]

If your wife has a problem with you buying more rods and reels, a quick comparison with her collection of shoes should take care of things nicely.

Get all the tools you’ll need for the job at hand

Davy Hite

When you schedule a repairman to come fix your air conditioner or a plumber to repair a leaky faucet, or when you watch your mechanic go under the hood of your vehicle and fix whatever it is that’s causing that infernal squealing, you expect them to have the tools they need. […]