Tips & Techniques

Nestled amidst the tranquil waters of Lake St Clair, KVD’s introduces a groundbreaking addition to his tackle arsenal: the Gravel Dog by Strike King. Having played a role in its design, he exudes confidence in its capabilities, emphasizing its versatility beyond a mere rock crankbait.

Mastering Dock Fishing: A Seasonal Guide Dock fishing holds a special place in the hearts of many anglers. The thrill of casting under the shade of a dock, anticipating the strike of a lurking bass, is unparalleled. However, understanding the nuances of dock fishing across seasons is key to maximizing success. Let's embark on a journey through the seasons, unraveling the secrets of dock selection at different times of the year.

Strike King® and Lew’s® pro Trey McKinney has accomplished goals at 19 years old that many anglers simply aspire to achieve in their lifetime. With a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament win under his belt, he reflects on all that it took to get to this point and looks ahead to all that is yet to come in his professional angling career.

It’s probably happened to most anglers while fishing in mid to late autumn.  Walleyes, crappies, perch and smallmouth are in deeper water than usual.  Every now and then we see on the sonar what we think is a fish.  Then it bites.  It is a fish!  It’s then that we realize:  Fishing in mid to late fall and early winter can be a bit like ice fishing.  Here’s how you can take advantage of that realization.

The passage of Labor Day weekend suggests to many people that the end of summer is near, and to some anglers, that means it’s time to put the boat and other fishing equipment into storage. Anglers who quit fishing when summer exits are missing out on what some say is the best fishing of the year. If the thought of catching fish and having the water to yourself is appealing, here’s how you can extend your fishing season.

For 54 professional anglers, 7:15am on March 24th cannot come soon enough. The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota will be held in Knoxville, TN on the Tennessee River – a favorite site for anglers and spectators alike after one of the largest Bassmaster Classic turn outs here in 2019.

Forward Facing Sonar has become a very important tool in our pursuit to catch the winning bag. Mark Rose gives us his top 2 baits he uses to catch fish utilizing forward facing sonar.

The 2022 fishing season is in the books. In conversations with anglers over the past few weeks, several observations have been presented more often than others. Some of these probably can’t be answered with any degree of accuracy, but to this angler, they’re interesting and worthy of some thought. Following are a couple of those observations.

Jig fishing is one of the most popular techniques among anglers and Strike King has once again stepped up to the plate with their new Tour Grade Tungsten Casting jig. This new addition to their already impressive lineup of jigs is sure to be a game changer for any angler looking for a small profile jig.

Fishing with jerkbaits can be an incredibly effective way to catch fish, especially when the conditions are just right. As an experienced angler who has been fishing with jerkbaits since I was a kid, I've learned a lot about what it takes to get the most out of this type of bait. And in my opinion, the most important thing to keep in mind is the equipment you're using.

It’s late November as I write this and I am in a reflective mood looking back on the 2023 fishing season. The prevalent theme that comes to mind is how good the fishing was. I don’t say that in a boasttful way, but rather in a manner recognizing that we are fortunate to live in an era where our fisheries are very healthy and we have great equipment and technology at our disposal to target the fish living in those waters.

Fishing in the wind can be a challenge for many anglers, but for some, it's the best conditions to catch fish. The wind can activate fish, creating windows of opportunity for anglers to capitalize on.