You need to keep your fishing gear in top shape. Your fishing reel is probably one of the most important links in your chain to successfully land the big one. In this article, Adam gives us some pointers on how to keep your fishing reel in perfect condition.

Locating and landing bass in current can test the skills of even the most experienced angler. Of course wherever you happen to pull up your boat and drop a line in, there will be some level of current, providing there is wind present. The current I am referring to, however, is heavy river or stream current. Thus, this article is entitled "River Bass Fishing Tips." Coming from the perspective of an experienced angler, fishing ponds and lakes almost exclusively for the beginning years of my angling life; landing bass, or any fish for that matter in current is a whole new realm of fishing. River bass are of a different breed than those that are found in lakes and ponds, they are often thinner from battling current, which also lends to them putting up a more intense fight. Well, we wouldn't want to get bored would we? Now, let us dive into the realm of bass fishing in current.

On a hot late Summer or Fall day, it’s a good idea to try burning your crank baits to catch a fish. 

When I was a kid, I didn’t know much about bass fishing, even though I lived on a great river for Small Mouth.I was content with catching blue gill, catfishing at night or trying for one of the behemoth carp that showed up after the ducks got fed.

What color bait do bass like?Who knows? Why aren’t the fish telling us? 

I find that natural colors work great, particularly in clear or lightly stained waters.