Bass Fishing
Keowee bass take more than just one tactic in summer
Summertime fishing at Keowee takes a 3-pronged approach. Early and late in the day, bass – primarily spotted bass – will use long points and humps to feed on the surface. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Bolt, Temples place in A-A
South Carolina had two anglers, Conrad Bolt and Brandon Temples, finish in the top 10 at the BFL All-American on the Potomac River out of National Harbor, Md., in mid-May. […]
Bass Fishing
Alabama Rig effective for deep Harris lunkers
Although Jeff Thomas revels in the early morning topwater bite at Shearon Harris, he said deep bass still are available, and a new lure that hit the market last fall excited Harris regulars long before July and August heat arrived. […]
Bass Fishing
Take advantage of weather, time of day
Guide Chris Heinning readily admits he’ll use every advantage he can get when bass fishing. This is be particularly true for the hot weather associated with July. […]
Bass Fishing
Timing is key for summer bass
Pro fisherman Dearal Rodgers said that while fishing the right depths with the right lures is essential, sometimes fishermen just have to wait the fish out until they get into a biting mode. […]
Bass Fishing
Map it and graph it
Dearal Rosgers is a big believer in studying the underwater topography for summertime success. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake of the Month: Randleman Dam Lake
When Randleman Regional Reservoir — popularly known as Randleman Dam Lake — opened its gates for the first time at 8 o’clock one morning in March 2010, anglers towing bass boats were ready to go. […]
Bass Fishing
Randleman operating details
Randleman Dam’s hours of operation vary by season. The lake is open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. from May 1 to Aug. 31, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Sept.1 to Oct.31, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during November. […]
Bass Fishing
To find summer bass, follow baitfish
Early morning or cloudy-day topwater fishing is one way to defeat the summer heat that usually drives bass deep. […]
Bass Fishing
Put the ‘Hammer’ down
I talk a lot during the year about baits I like to throw, like a Mop Jig — and I’ve always got one tied on — but a bait that’s very effective during the summer, especially when it comes to catching big fish, is a big worm. […]