Close Spaces
Tip: When fishing in very close spaces like near trees and under bridges, try using the sling shot cast. If you're not familiar with it, you let out about as much line in length as your pole but just a little less. Grab the end of your lure and pull it back until your pole starts to bend considerably then let your lure fly. Make sure not to pull your lure back to far or your pole might break. Also make sure not to hold onto the hook. Hold onto the top of the lure.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Any
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Don't Just Jig A Jig.
Tip: One of the most underutilized applications for a jig is to swim it in open water making it emulate a shad. Use a white jig and swim it across flats and other shallow cover in the spring and fall.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Catfishing
Tip: When fishing for catfish tie your weight on the bottom so your bait floats. A lot of poeple are mislead. Catfish dont feed on the bottom.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Channel Catfish
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Heavy Rain, Hard Conditions
Tip: When heavy spring rains raise the the levels of of your lakes, fishing can be tough in the normal habitats because of muddy to dingy water where visibility is low. Head for shallower, clearer backwaters with warmer temperatures that will bring larger bass with the urge to spawn. Use larger than average lures, and you have a great chance to catch larger than average Bass.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Windy Days.
Tip: If you have several days of sustained wind, plankton will blow and roll against steep banks where baitfish will school and bass will be close behind to feed.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Cold Water Bass Fishing
Tip: During cold water times, try running a lipless crankbait off points where the water depth changes drastically. Fish these drops from a cast length directly at the bank so the crank follows the drop down. Hold on tight and get ready to set the hook!!

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Spring Weather!
Tip: The season of warm weather is here. Heat & Humidity with high dew points spell STORMS. Plan your trips early this time of year due to late afternoon pop up storms with high temps and keep open ears to the weather bands for early warning signs of coming weather. Do not wait until the sky is dark over your heads to decide a storm is coming. One more cast could be your last. Never leave your port without an up to date weather forecast.

Water Type: Any	Types of Fish: Any
Fishing Type: Any

Be Aggressive In Thick Vegetation For Largemouths.
Tip: When throwing a jig/pig or texas rigged plastic in the heavy stuff. If a pitch or cast does not punch through the grass, become more aggressive with your casting technique. Use an overhand casting motion to generate the needed energy to get your offering through the canopy. If you are successful, leave your bait in the same spot for a while, shaking it slightly.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting

Do Topwater Baits With Feathers On The Rear Of The Bait Really Work?
Tip: Feathered Topwaters are a must when you encounter short strikes. They add action to the bait while keeping it stationary, giving the fish a chance to strike again from the same spot.

Water Type: Any	Types of Fish: Any
Fishing Type: Any

Spring Spawning Facts
Tip: 60 degrees is the ideal temperature for most largemouth to start the spawning process. 1'-4' of water is the depth at which bass build their nests... unless the water is exceptionally clear, then it can be deeper. 2-7 thousand is the number of eggs a single female bass can lay.

Water Type: Freshwater	Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass
Fishing Type: Spinning/Baitcasting