Monthly Archives: February 2017

I was just down at Susquehanna Fishing Tackle to check out some of their hot new products that they’ve gotten in for 2017 and if you’re a big bait guy, you’re gonna love what they have for you! If you have wanted to get into throwing big baits but didn’t want to break the bank to do it, there are some great new options at an introductory level that will catch some really big fish while you learn the ins and outs of big bait fishing.

Storm 360GT Searchbait

Storm has just come out with a new swimbait they’re calling a searchbait because it’s great at triggering bites. At under 5 inches, you can throw it in virtually any conditions and without a special rod and reel. Fish it like you would a spinnerbait. This thing should be a prespawn killer!

In the 5 years that I’ve been fishing competitively, I’ve probably written a dozen articles on weather and fishing journals. The fact is, anglers who document what they do when they’re on the water have a serious advantage over anglers that don’t. For most of us, we just aren’t able to recall what we did, how we did it and what the exact conditions were when all of it happened. Remembering those times even as recent as 2 years ago, just doesn’t happen. By keeping a journal you can document the types of bait and presentations that worked in those particular situations. Be sure to also record what didn’t work while you were fishing because that information is just as valuable. No matter how many times you caught a big fish on your split belly rapala crankbait, there will be days when the fish won’t fall for it. A journal is a good