Hello and thanks for your interest in Bass Fishing Source. My name is Raul Rodriguez. Like most reading this, fishing has always been one of my favorite things to do since I was a kid.
The best memories are those when I used to go out with my Grandpa and uncle to the local pond hoping to catch the “big one”.
By no means am I claiming to be a professional bass angler or to absolutely know all the ins and outs of this great past time but I have learned a lot in my search for the best ways to catch these fish and have some experiences that I feel others could draw upon to help them in their pursuit of the bass family.
In my attempt to learn more about bass fishing I sometimes felt overwhelmed with all the info that I was reading and trying to process.
I decided to start a site where those that are in search of learning some of the basics of bass fishing can find it in one place rather than jumping around from site to site trying to absorb the wealth of information that is available but is sometimes geared towards the more experienced, maybe full time angler.
My goal was to provide a means to identify the bass, provide some techniques to catch the bass you’re after, and some info on the most popular lures for these bass.
s the site evolves, I will add more and more bass related info and hope to have a means for you, the bass fishing fan, to become a part of the site by including your stories, pics and even your own tips and suggestions. Until then take a look around and if you have any questions or comments don’t hesitate to contact me.
About Leland’s Lures
Leland’s Lures began in 1997. It started with one lure, the Trout Magnet. Now Leland’s Lures carries many products for trout and crappie enthusiasts. What began as a hobby for Jeff Smith and Todd Gainer, owners of Leland’s Lures, has now developed into something more. These two, with many other friends and family, were catching more fish than anyone else on the stream. The secret kept among these friends for so many years is now available for everyone. “The Secret’s Out!”
Leland’s Lures products are now sold all across the country and regionally through Wal-Mart. We dedicate the success of this company to the Lord who has opened the doors to make all things possible.
Trout Magnet
The unique 1/64oz shad dart head and split tail allows the lure to fall horizontally rather than vertically. Their entire food source flows down the stream with the current. This is why most jigs do not work for trout. The Trout Magnet, on the other hand, flows naturally with the stream. With constant 1″ to 3″ twitches of the rod tip, the lure looks life-like as it flows downstream. Most jigs would not respond to this type of rod tip motion. For first time users we recommend using colors pink, chartreuse, mealworm and white. The lure is 1 1/4 inches in length.
Crappie Magnet
The Crappie Magnet is slightly larger than the Trout Magnet at 1 1/2 inches in length, allowing you to fish in deeper water. Crappie prefer the look of a straight Crappie Magnet because it looks like their food source. The specially designed split-tail grub allows for a perfectly balanced lure. The most effective way to use this lure is dead-stick the Crappie Magnet at the proper depth. It will outfish other jigs using this method.
About
California Reservoir Lures was founded in April of 2010. CRL produces tournament grade bass jigs and swim baits that have proven to be winners time and time again for anglers of any skill level.
Products
Pro Guide Jigs, Toad Thrashers
At Irish Kayak Angling Club we’ve assembled a team of dedicated kayak anglers to bring you information and insights into this exciting and growing sport. Our diverse team is spearheaded by kayak anglers who live the sport and have a passion to enlighten and share their experience.
In our forum you will find articles on a variety of subjects that’ll bring you an in depth look at trips and kayak fishing destinations, kayak and gear reviews, buyers guide, new products, kayak fishing tournaments and events, launch locations and more great information for the kayak angler.
We value participation and encourage it and we are always glad to hear from you. We want your ideas, insights, questions and articles. A club is only as good as the work of it’s members.
Many of us have participated in other forums and know the value we gained from there, we have made great friends and enjoyed days and nights at sea and around campfires. Join us and discover a whole new way of fishing.
You can arrange fishing meets here, fishing together is fishing safely.
You can fish anywhere with a Kayak for any fish. You can fly fish lakes and rivers for trout and salmon. Fish estuaries for seatrout and bass. Fish bays and open ocean for any sea fish. You will catch more fish than ever before and find a great sense of freedom.
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Cabo San Lucas sport fishing Charters.com Featuring only the top crews and yachts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.For the sportfishing experience of a life time.
1- Take a look a our Fleet, and vessels detailed here. Rest assured you are fishing the Elite vessels of Cabo San Lucas.
No long expensive boat rides.
Pick the vessel you want to fish, and make your paypalAbrir en una ventana nueva secure credit card processing system with the Paypal link provided on each vessel. (Major Credit Cards or Paypal Accepted)
You can either pay just the deposit, or pay the charter in Full and not have any worries once in Cabo San Lucas.
2- Fill out the Online charter reservations form with your Name and the fishing dates and you’re all set.
You will receive a Charter confirmation email confirming all details within 48 hours.
All your contact information and details of your charter will be emailed to you.
“Let’s go Fishing”
About Baileys Beaver Lake Guide Service
Striper Fishing Guide Beaver Lake Arkansas – Guided Striper Fishing Trips on Beaver Lake near Rogers Arkansas – Looking for a Striper Guide on Beaver Lake? 30 years experience fishing Beaver Lake Arkansas Licensed and insured In-fisherman television contributor.
About your Guide, Mike Bailey
I am a full time Beaver lake, Arkansas Striper fishing guide conveniently located at Rocky Branch on scenic Beaver Lake Arkansas in the heart of TROPHY STRIPER FISHING country. I am a striper guide native to the area and have been fishing Beaver Lake Arkansas for nearly 3 decades. I proudly serve on the board of directors for the N.W.A.S.A (Northwest Arkansas Striper Association), we work closely with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and other Beaver Lake Arkansas Striper fishing guides in order to provide you the best opportunity at a true trophy Striper. My guide boats have landed numerous Beaver Lake Striper in the 20 to 30+lb range and a few Beaver Lake Striper topping 40lbs. Some Beaver Lake Striper in the 50lb range are caught annually, we have a Beaver Lake lake/Arkansas state record striper topping 64lbs so it is easy to see why Beaver Lake Arkansas is considered a……
“WORLD CLASS” TROPHY STRIPER FISHING DESTINATION.
Packer Lake Lodge, in beautiful Tahoe National Forest, is an informal resort “at the end of the road” where the number of guests is limited. It is located in a remote corner of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 6218 feet nine miles northwest of Sierra City, California. It is a place of peace, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, comfort and wonderful food.
Fly Fishing: The North Fork Yuba River from Sierra City downstream to Ladies Canyon Creek is a special regulation area. Signs designating this section are posted near the river Anglers may use only artificial lures or flies with single barbless hooks. A two-fish limit applies and fish must be at least ten inches long to be kept. Because of this special status and the fact that access is limited because of private property concerns this stretch of river is considered the best river fishing in Sierra County. More information: Sierra Outdoor Fishing, Local Fishing Spots
Lake Fishing: Sierra County has numerous lakes within 15 minutes of our properties. Some like Lower Sardine, Salmon Lake, and Gold Lake are heavily stocked and can be fished by boat or by the shore. Others need to be hiked into and can only be fished from the shore. Young America Lake, in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes, is home to the California Golden Trout and is a hike not for the faint of heart, while others, like Lower Sardine and Packer Lake, are almost guaranteed to produce stocked rainbows and brook trout. For a great day rent a boat with the family at the Sardine Lake Lodge and fish Lower Sardine Lake with nighcrawlers or Power Bait. You’ll have a memorable, relaxing day. More information: Sardine Lake Fishing
Located an hour and a half south of Miami, on the southern tip of beautiful Islamorada in the Florida Keys, you will find Bud N’ Mary’s Fishing Marina. Established in 1944 and home to over 40 legendary fishing captains and guides, it is the oldest and largest fishing fleet in the Florida Keys Fishing industry.
Islamorada is known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World, and rightfully so. More world record fish have been caught from our waters than any other location on earth. What facilitates Islamorada’s reputation is that the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico all surround this island in the central Keys. Every fish that swims in our hemisphere can be caught here. Fishing in the Keys is an angler’s dream come true!
Enjoyed yourself at Bud N’ Mary’s Fishing Marina?
Captain Tim Dean can arrange the ultimate deep sea, marlin fishing charter to anywhere along the East Coast of Australia from Port Stephens to Cairns North Queensland. Come and explore the great deep sea fishing charters we can offer you at great locations and at great prices.
Calypso Fishing Adventures is a family owned and operated Big Game Fishing outfit.
We are fully licensed and surveyed and you don’t need a fishing license to fish with us, its already done for you.
Please roam our site to see what Calypso Fishing Adventures Australia can offer you and your guests. Join the members area for recent fishing reports and special deals from Captain Tim.
Sport and Gamefishing, Big Game Flyfishing a specialty, Fishing clinics, Fishing Club Talks, deep sea fishing charters in Australia can be arranged to suit your budget and ability, large groups catered for.
From the Giant Black Marlin off Cairns to the rampaging Blue Marlin, Black Marlin and Striped Marlin in Port Stephens come join a fishing charter with the team on board the boat Calypso.
We offer Tamarindo fishing charters for sailfish, blue, black and striped marlin, tuna, dorado, roosterfish, snapper and a variety of other species. We’re located in the community of Tamarindo Beach, on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The waters in front of Tamarindo are well known as one of the “hot spots” for world class sport fishing in Costa Rica! We offer a wide variety of fishing for our clients, whether they are seasoned anglers, or have never held a fishing rod in their hands.
Our Tamarindo, Costa Rica fishing charters cater to the individual needs of clients. We excel at instructing the novice, young or old, how to hook and land his or her own fish, as well as accommodating the preferences of the veteran fisherman with a complete range of fishing techniques and the finest tackle and equipment. We can accommodate an individual, couples, families, or groups of any size. Contact us for any information you need to plan your Costa Rica sport fishing vacation.
FLW – Fishing Tournament Schedules
Mission
FLW, LLC (“FLW”) is the premier tournament fishing organization that provides unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our anglers, sponsors, fans and host communities.
Through a variety of platforms including tournaments, expos, international media and creative marketing strategies, FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the best in fishing, on and off the water.
Mr. Bass of Arkansas – Fishing Tournament Schedules
In 1974 Porter Everett had a plan to bring a tournament series to Arkansas that would mimic the newly formed national tournament trail, “Bassmaster.” It was Porter’s desire to put into place a cutting edge series that would give the fishermen in Arkansas a platform to hone their competitive fishing skills so that one day they could make the jump to be ready and able to compete on the national pro level.
It worked very well. Through the past 42 years the Mr. Bass of Arkansas Tournaments has been able to keep that inspiration alive and not only have many fishermen gone on to compete, but several have become World Champions. Here are a few of examples of these fishermen.
Life Outdoors Team Bass Trail – Fishing Tournament Schedules
The Life Outdoors Team Bass Trail fishing tournament spans the state of Arkansas.
Crappie USA 2017 Tournament Trail
Who is Crappie USA?
Crappie USA was formed in 1996 to purchase “Crappiethon” from Johnson Worldwide Associates.
Purpose?
To establish and expand a family-oriented, cost effective and competitive arena for amateur and semi-pro crappie anglers as the foundation to promote and market products and services.
Why the Crappie Market?
Crappie/Panfish anglers are identified by the latest National Survey of Fishing by the Federal Fish and Wildlife agency as the largest freshwater fishing segment in America – 14.2 million. Representing 25% of the total freshwater market, these anglers spend an average of 27 days annually in pursuit of their favorite specie versus the next closest specie at 15 days. Prior to Crappie U5A, this market did not have any national promotional efforts to drive sales of its products and services.
Crappie USA Accomplishments:
- First and largest crappie tournament organization in the world.
- Founder of the American Crappie Association, the first and largest association of crappie anglers.
- Established member publication – The Outdoor Journal Magazine.
- Established crappie club affiliations.
- Established the Crappie Kid’s Fishing Rodeos – Free for youngsters 12 and under, conducted at every tournament site. Prizes to each youngster attending and all become eligible to win one of six (6) $1000 scholarships given away annually, total to date: Over $342,000.
Why Crappie USA Tournaments Are Unique?
17+ events conducted annually in 15+ states.
The tournament sites are primarily in the eastern half of the United States where teams may earn the right to compete in the “Super Bowl of Crappie Fishing”, The Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic held in September or October each year. We average 5,000 anglers annually.
Several new lakes scheduled each year.
In an effort to introduce Crappie USA and our National Sponsors to new markets, we have designed our tournament weekends and our tournaments to reach a diverse market and maximize exposure for our Sponsors.
Experience the Denali Advantage…
Tournament Tested, Tournament Tough!
Denali’s lineup of rods combines the best of old world craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technologies to bring today’s angler rods that are feather-light, extremely sensitive and remarkably durable. Tournament conditions, as well as everyday fishing, Denali’s lineup has you covered.
Thrasher Apparel was started by a tournament angler, after years of having to pay $100 for one signal tournament shirt and having to go through some of the worst customer service every and waiting months for it to come in the mail the owner of Thrasher said NO MORE!!
Thrasher Sports Apparel can help anyone from a large sports group all the way down to the weekend angler, We strive to work with a little man to help provide the same professional apparel as the pro’s wear at a price that doesn’t break your wallet.
The best in professional grade dye sublimated custom sports apparel, tournament fishing, bowling and softball jerseys, golf & event polos & more. All at prices you can afford.
No minimums, Free normal setup, easy to understand pricing, team discounts and great customer support.
For the highest quality, service, and great prices, Thrasher Sports Apparel is #1
SeaArk Boats, a member of the Correct Craft family has been in business since 1992.
Originally owned by the McClendon family SeaArk has a long tradition of building quality constructed all-welded aluminum boats. Since joining the Correct Craft team in early 2016, SeaArk has continued this path. Currently under the direction of company President Steve Henderson, SeaArk focuses on building over-built style boats. From thicker gauge aluminum, over-sized extruded caprails, extruded 3/16” keel, and heavy-duty ribs, SeaArk lives up to its slogan “Built for a Lifetime” perfectly. SeaArk is well known for creating the World’s Largest Jon Boat in 1994 at 24 feet long and 72” wide. It has since upped the ante by recently creating a 26 foot jon boat.
Not only does SeaArk tote the title of World’s Largest Jon Boat, but it can also claim the title of the Number One Catfishing Boat. Since its introduction in 2009 The ProCat Series has been a top choice for cat fishermen all across the country. Designed specifically for the tournament angler the SeaArk ProCat can be seen more than any other boat on the catfish tournament scene.
Sticking with the over-built style SeaArk also has models available for bass, crappie, mud, bay, duck, and non-specific species. It also has a large lineup in the tunnel/jet tunnel and sport jet market. There really isn’t anything a SeaArk can’t be used for.
Allowing a semi-custom experience when purchasing and designing your boat is another added plus to owning a SeaArk. With a wide array of options and accessories this makes it possible to fit the need of the customer exactly.
Choosing SeaArk is choosing quality workmanship, personal customer service, and one of the best warranties offered in the aluminum boat industry.
If you’re looking for a great day of fishing and fun, hop aboard Lucky 13 with Captain Mark Cogdell. Lucky 13 Sportfishing delivers you to some of the best offshore and nearshore fishing in Southeastern North Carolina. Whether you’re fishing for Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Grouper, Cobia or more, you will always remember the fun times you had aboard Lucky 13. Lucky 13 Sportfishing is situated in one of the best sportfishing spots on the East Coast and is based out of Wrightsville Beach. Aside from the great fishing there we also service to Carolina Beach fishing grounds, Topsail Island’s best fishing spots, and we even travel to Bald Head Island for their incredible fishing waters.
Our spacious 24 foot Mako is equipped with the latest electronics and offers a comfortable fishing platform. It’s a fast and comfortable ride out to the fishing grounds. Nearshore and offshore fishing charters are available for 1/2 day, 3/4 day or full days. We even offer the best in safe sightseeing and sunset cruises. Captain Mark is an active and contributing member in the sportfishing community, so you know that you are in for a real treat! Book your fishing or boat charter today.
Ideally located in Marina del Rey, California, our U.S. Coast Guard Licensed vessels offer a variety of Los Angeles fishing trips for beginners and pros alike. Daily open party and private fishing charters and seasonal whale watching. Marina del Rey Sportfishing has the right fishing trip for individuals and groups alike.
Fun, Safe, Affordable Outings for you, your families, groups and clubs.
We offer a variety of trips for individual and groups including:
- Daily Open Party Sportfishing trips
- Twilight Fishing from May to September
- Private fishing Charters
- Whale Watching
Marina del Rey Sport fishing Boats offer:
- Friendly Professional Crews
- Personalized Service
- Our ‘A’ Rated Galley Service
- Rod Rentals & Tackle
- Bait
- Fish Cleaning & Packaging
- Fishing Licenses
The Santa Monica Bay is home to numerous types of gamefish. From Rocky Point to the south up to Point Dume in the north, Marina del Rey Sport fishing fishes them all. Seasonal gamefish include Halibut , Sand Bass and Calico Bass , Barracuda , White Sea Bass , and Yellowtail . Wherever the bite is best Marina Del Rey Sportfishing will be there.
Our boats have a well earned reputation for finding and catching fish in the Santa Monica Bay. Our “never give up” attitude has earned us a loyal following, and beginners and pros alike who love to fish join us on some of the newest and nicest boats in Southern California.
Marina del Rey Sportfishing offers open party, half-day, and three-quarter day fishing year round and all boats are available for private charter.
All trips depart from Dock 52, Fiji Way Marina del Rey, California.Parking is FREE!!!!
Captain Mike’s love of the fishing has had him on the waterways in the Beaufort & Hilton Head area for over 30 years. This is a trait he has instilled in those around him especially his grandchildren. His determination to catch fish has caused him to find unique places to locate many different species. Thought out the years he has entered several different tournaments, many of which he continues to win.
If you’re fishing for fun or for the dinner table, come enjoy a fun filled fishing trip on the warm coastal waters of Beaufort South Carolina! Book a charter fishing trip today; take your son, daughter or the whole family fishing – they’ll remember it for a lifetime. Book an offshore charter for you and your friends. You’ll have the time of your life and you’ll catch some fish too.
South Carolina FishingThe local waters of Beaufort SC has some of the finest fishing on the east coast. Some species that we can catch include:
Red Fish, Cobia, Black Sea Bass, Grouper, Shark, Flounder, Trout, Red Snapper, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Triggerfish, Amber Jacks.
We are happy to offer Year Round Fishing Charters and we specialize in all aspects of fishing.