Fish Facts: Smallmouth Bass

Fish Facts: Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Written by: Phil Monahan When trout streams start to get too warm, the fishing for smallies often heats up. Photo by Drew Price The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) goes by many nicknames—smallie, bronzeback, brownie, and brown bass, to name a few—which is a sign…

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Musky Fever 2011

Well the fall Musky season is off to one of the best starts that I can remember.  We have boated several fish over 40″‘.  Things should only get better now that the water is really starting to cool off.    The season is just getting started as far as I’m concerned.  …

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Opening Weekend 2011

What a great start to the 2011 season.  Friday found us on a great bluegill lake.  The weather north held off just long enough to get in a great day of Big Gills!   Some of these fish were pushing a pound.  All the fish were taken on top water bugs which…

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