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Plastic Worm Basics - http://www.bassresource.com/fish/plasticworms.html: "I have seen thousands of fishermen make a fatal mistake in fishing a worm. They lift their rods from the 9:00 position clear up to the 1:00 position in one giant sweep. That old bass that saw that worm land then fly over his head about three of four feet up probably thought that was a SUPER WORM" --Jimmy Houston Want to know the fundamentals of plastic worm fishing? Need a refresher? This is a good article on the basics of plastic worms.
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Catch and Release Tips - http://www.riversmallies.com/c&rtips.html: These tips are designed to aid you in the proper release of your smallies. Naturally, not all of these will apply in every situation and some can be modified for different circumstances. These suggestions apply only to fish you intend to release.
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The Six Seasons - Fall Issue - http://208.35.24.163/bronzeback/fall.htm: Fall - Tactics and tips for the Fall feeding frenzy.
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Understanding Smallmouth Bass - http://www.thecontentwell.com/Fish_Game/SM_Bass/SM_Bass_Basics.html: Known for its aerial acrobatics and never-give-up determination, the smallmouth bass has a welldeserved reputation as the fightingest freshwater gamefish. After a smallmouth strikes, it usually makes a sizzling run for the surface, does a cartwheel in an attempt to throw the hook, then wages a dogged battle in deep water.
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Understanding bass forage: Crawfish - by Peter B. Mathiesen - http://espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/s/b_fea_bm_0404_bass_forage.html: Knowing crawfish and its habits will give you the upper hand when using imitation baits.
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Bass Fishing's All-Purpose Bait: The Grub - by Bruce Ingram - http://www.gameandfishmag.com/bass/gf_aa016204a/: They may not look like much, but soft-plastic grubs are among the most versatile and productive bass baits you can carry. Your imagination is the limit with these little gems.
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Spinnerbaits For Bass, A-Z - by Vernon Summerlin - http://www.gameandfishmag.com/bass/gf_aa014401a/: The extreme versatility of spinnerbaits is well-known among bass fishermen, but few anglers take true advantage of this bait.
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The Six Seasons - Early Spring Issue - http://208.35.24.163/bronzeback/early.htm: Early Spring starts as early as late January in the deep South to right after ice out up (April or even May) in the North East. Early Spring temperatures should generally defined as from 32 degrees to 50 degrees.
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The Six Seasons - Spring Issue - http://208.35.24.163/bronzeback/spring.htm: Spring temperatures should be categorized as from about 50 degrees to about 60 degrees. During this time the bass are generally in the pre-spawn or spawning stage.
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Baitcasting 101 - http://pages.infinit.net/fishing/bait101.htm: Whenever a beginner asks for help in learning how to use a baitcasting outfit, everybody says "Practice, practice, practice!” But while practice cannot be overemphasised, if you don't know where to start, all you're doing is getting more and more frustrated. Trial and error may be OK for some people, but I think making all the possible errors before you figure out the right way to do it really stinks! I just hope the following material can help cut down the amount of time required to learn to use a baitcaster and maybe save a few reels from a watery grave.
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BAITCASTING 201 - http://pages.videotron.com/fishing/bait201.htm: I’ve been limited to shore fishing for the last few years because of heath problems and this makes distance crucial in my situation. Whether trying to reach that clump of roots that’s way out there in a lake or trying to work the maximum surface in a river, any extra distance I can achieve is always a big plus for me. I’ll readily admit that distance is nowhere as important when fishing from a boat, where it comes in as a poor second to accuracy. Then, my “fishing” elbow requires that I use the smallest amount of force possible to achieve a given distance. This combination of factors explains why I’ll concentrate on what’s more valuable to me in my circumstances.
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