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Deep-Water Jigging For Fall Smallmouth

By Tim Allard

The fall colors were in full effect, dotting the shoreline on a crisp, October morning. I was fishing for deep-water smallmouth. I jiggled my tube jig along, paused, and then felt a slight tick. I set the hook and the fight began. It's no secret that come fall and cool water temperatures, smallmouth move deeper. Here's how to catch them.

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All About Gear Ratios, Motor Thrust, And Drift Socks

By Justin Hoffman

The more we know and understand about our fishing equipment, the better prepared we are when it comes time to rely on it. This insight also allows us to make informed buying decisions. Here is some advice for getting a handle on baitcast reels, electric trolling motors, and drift socks.

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Sizzlin' Hot Smallies -- In Winter?

By Ted Takasaki & Scott Richardson

Walleye and panfish anglers are supposed to be the only ones crazy enough to fish through the winter. But, don't tell that to Jonn Graham. He's a fan of smallmouth bass, and he chases them throughout the Midwest as long as he can find a stream where the water is still running. "Friends ask me, 'What are you doing out in the middle of winter?' I tell them I can't catch smallmouth sitting at home. And, the fish are lonely," Graham said. "Sure, your line freezes in the cold. But, that's part of the fun."

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Tips For Putting The Boat 'To Bed'

Rod, Tackle Storage Tips For An Organized Boat

Jigging Metal For Smallmouth

Three Bottom-Contact Baits For Smallmouth Baits

Downsizing Tactics For Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Vertical Jigging Tips

Essential Boating Tools

Shad-Feeding Smallmouth Tactics

Tips For Winterizing Your Motors And Boats

Soft-Plastic Stickbait Tips For Smallmouth Bass

Suspended Smallie Secrets

Fish Scent: Myth Or Magic?

The Fundamentals Of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

Deep-Water Trolling For Schooled-Up Smallies

The Fish-Holding Power Of Humps

Landing The Perfect Fishing Net

Fillet Knives Require Special Care

Spinning Reel Maintenance

Choosing The Right Fishing Line

Ten Tips For Successful Tournament Pre-Fishing

Setting Your Sights On A Trophy Fish

Fillet Knife Facts

The Do's And Don'ts Of Trolling

Bass Researchers Target Habits Of Smallies, Spots

Outfitting Your Feet For Fishing

Choosing Hooks For Live Bait Fishing

Tennessee Smallmouth Fishing: Prime Time On Dale Hollow

The Herring Blitz

Keep Your Boat Clean!

Master The Art Of Netting Fish

Cold Tempered Bass: Part I

Soft-Jerkbait Tactics For Deep-Water Smallmouth Bass

Spring Cleaning Your Fishing Equipment

How Fish See Colors: Part 1

Fishing: Polarized Sunglasses Provide The Edge

Better Bass Bugging For Smallmouth

Vertical Jigging For Suspended Smallies

Tube Bait Tactics For Tough Smallmouth

Throw A Change-Up For Undiscovered Smallmouth

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