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How to Beat the Summer Heat and Catch Fish

Conventional / Fly

As the first stretch of August approaches, it’s time to enjoy the last bit of summer. And if there’s a sliver of free time between time with family and friends, fishing is a great way to relax. Below are a few summer options to help maximize success, regardless of whether...

TFO Unveils New Products

Fly

ICAST is over. We at TFO are back home from the trip to Orlando, but if you missed the world’s largest sportfishing show, do not despair. We introduced quite a few new items at ICAST this year. On the fly side, we welcomed the Axiom II-X fly rod, the NXT...

Looking For More Versatility And Fish? Try Drop Shotting

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This post comes from TFO Ambassador Steve Lund, who provides insight on drop shotting for bass. Drop shotting is a technique that any serious or novice angler shouldn't overlook. Some will say that they only catch small fish with this technique and rarely catch quality fish. In some...

A Few Tips for the Hearty Smallmouth Bass Angler

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This week, we turn to TFO Ambassador Burnie Haney for a few tips on fishing for late-fall smallmouth bass. Enjoy. When the water drops below 50 degrees, it’s the best time to down-size your presentation for consistent rod action throughout the day. In central and northern New York, our...

TFO Helps Set the Pace at Texas Fest

Conventional

A few days after his finishing up the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest, TFO advisor Cliff Pace took inventory of his performance. Third place isn’t too bad. Not at all. “Any time you give yourself an opportunity to win on our level, (it’s good),” Pace said. “I did that. I just...

How to Fish Lake Okeechobee

Conventional

Lake Okeechobee is one of the top bass lakes in the United States. It’s also one of the most challenging, given its sheer size and changing conditions. Two-time junior Bassmaster world champion and TFO Ambassador Joey Nania weighs in with a few tips on how to find bass in Lake...

Five Ways to Catch More Fish in the Winter

Conventional / Fly

Most fishermen hate winter fishing. But I love winter fishing. Full disclosure: I live in Florida. It’s warm pretty much year round. But even when I lived in Virginia, I liked winter fishing. Not many people fish in January and February, so chances are you will get your favorite spots...

Five Must-Have Bass Lures

Conventional

Ever wonder if your tackle box has everything you need to catch bass? At times, we buy more and more and think we’re improving our arsenal, but more is not always better. We asked TFO’s Dakota Jones for his opinion on his top-five bass lures. Here’s what the accomplished guide...

Fifteen Minutes with DJ Muller, Part II

Conventional

This is the second part of our interview with TFO ambassador DJ Muller, who took the time to discuss his passion for surf fishing and his favorite species, stripers. Muller, a noted author and guide, is an expert on both topics. Here's what he had to say: TFO: Do you...

Fifteen Minutes with DJ Muller, Part I

Conventional

Some anglers fish inshore, others offshore. Some like freshwater, some prefer the salt. DJ Muller’s first love is the surf. From Maine to Cape Hatteras, Muller guides for striped bass and is the author of a handful of books on stripers. His latest work is Striper Tales: A Collection of...

Fifteen Minutes with TFO’s Cliff Pace (Part 2 of 2)

Conventional

This the second part of our interview with TFO advisory staffer and pro bass fisherman Cliff Pace. You can find part one here. Enjoy. TFO: Back to your favorite way to catch bass, can you elaborate a little bit more on that? CP: “A lot of people say topwater, and...

Fifteen minutes with TFO’s Cliff Pace (Part 1 of 2)

Conventional

Cliff Pace is one of the best bass fishermen in the world. The Petal, Miss. resident has banked more than $1 million in career earnings and logged 25 top 10 finishes during his 15-year professional run. The 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion recently took a few minutes away from his busy...