In lakes there are two phases of fall smallmouth fish­ing, in rivers only one. The autumn smallmouth river sea­son is a fleeting thing, but while it lasts it can build a winter’s worth of fireside ...

We're out on Lake Erie today, early November, and we'll be working some jigging spoon magic as we jig up those fall smallmouth bass. I'm out here in about 44 to 45 feet of water. The water temperature ...

Are you ready for some football? That’s the war cry heard across much of the country throughout the fall, and the uninitiated think it refers to a sporting event involving a pigskin. The truly savvy ...

As summer gives way to fall, smallmouth bass begin shifting their patterns—moving to different locations and responding to new tactics. Here are three proven ways to catch fall smallmouths on our ...

(For years, I’ve interviewed top anglers and have noticed many talk more about the little things that make such a big difference, such as proper hook set or netting. This is the third in a series of ...

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