Bass Fishing
Head to the rivers for Lake Hartwell summer bass
Pro bass angler Martha Goodfellow of Greenville, S.C., said that August isn’t her favorite month to head for the lake, but when she does, she usually heads to Lake Hartwell. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Kayak angler fishing for bowfin catches huge bass instead
Collin Yoder of N. Charleston was fishing at Aiken State Park out of his kayak for bowfin on Aug. 9 when he landed one of the biggest largemouth bass he’s ever caught. The fish measured over 24 inches in length. […]
Bass Fishing
Lowcountry angler on quest to catch all 9 black bass species
If you consider yourself a bass angler, you’ve probably caught your share of either largemouth or smallmouths. But what about the Suwannee or spotted bass? Have you hooked into a Guadalupe bass – or a shoal or redeye bass? It doesn’t matter if you bass fish in the Carolinas, Alabama or California, in Pennsylvania, Maine or Wisconsin, and don’t forget Florida, Texas and Oregon. […]
Bass Fishing
When to give a fish some slack
It’s a common belief that allowing slack in your line once you’ve hooked a fish is a big no-no. But sometimes, it’s the only option you’ve got. Here’s how to give a fish some slack the proper way. […]
Bass Fishing
Some like it hot – Tips for hot-weather bass fishing in the Carolinas
Pro bass angler Marty Robinson shares his tips on catching hot-weather bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Understand current’s role
August is a tough month for bass fishermen; there’s no doubt about that. But it doesn’t have to be impossible, if you understand how to make current work in your favor. […]
Bass Fishing
The Stanley Standup Football Jig
Lonnie Stanley does more than talk a good bass fishing game; he makes solid baits, too. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass haven’t moved far
Patterns for summer fishing on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie will vary according to the part of which lake you fish and the species you target. In the main body of both, deep-water areas with plenty of woody cover will produce consistent action for crappie, and to some extent, big bream. A lot of catfish will be in the deeper depths, but they’ll primary be following food more than looking for cover. […]
Bass Fishing
South Carolina’s Fab Four night bass lakes
South Carolina anglers have a handful of great options when it comes to choosing the best lake for night bass fishing during the summer. Lake Jocassee, Lake Murray, Lake Wateree and Lake Hartwell are tops. […]
Bass Fishing
Look for clear, deep, moving water in NC lakes
What makes a reservoir a good place to fish for bass on a dark, summer night? […]