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• Bass Fishing For Hogs Techniques and Tips
  Bass Fishing Techniques and Tips to learn how to land the big one...the Bass Hog. Steve McGoldrick's proven bass hog fishing knowledge will give you...
  
  
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• Bass Tournament Happenings
  Bass Tournament Happenings
  
  
• Bass Fishing Update
  Bass Fishing Update - I'll be sharing where I'm fishing, what I'm trying and how many bass I'm catching. Check in to read about what the honey holes I built are producing.
  
  
• Bass Tackle Box
  From Steve's Bass Tackle Box - You'll learn what bait to use and when for bass fishing. The bass hogs bite all year long. Should you use crank bait, spinner bait, top water bait or soft plastic bait?
  
  
  • Squirmin Ringed Worm Rig
    Squirmin Ringed Worm Rig - For all you worm fishing folks, I have added the best worm in the world, at least I have found it to work in almost every lake I ever fish. Can't explain Why, but...
    
    
  • Kicker Kraw Bass Bait
    Kicker Kraw Bass Bait - I went to a lake about twenty minutes from the house and within 1 hour I had Eight bass landed that any tournament fisherman would be proud to take to the scales.
    
    
  • More Tackle Box Tips
    
    
  • Crank Baits For Bass Fishing
    Crank baits for bass fishing come in four designs. Proper use of the crank baits will increase your chances of landing a bass hog. Read the fishing tips from Steve's Bass Tackle Box to find...
    
    
  • Top Water Bait Bass Hog Fishing
    Top Water Bait Bass Hog Fishing
    
    
  • Soft Plastic Lures For Bass Fishing
    Soft Plastic Lures For Bass Fishing come in many shapes and sizes.
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Xplodin Toad
    Bass Fishing Xplodin Toad bait
    
    
  • Spinner Baits
    Spinner Baits - In this article, I am going to go explain: When to use them, what blades to use, and in my book I always recommend using a trailor when pursuing the bass hog.
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Lipless Crank Baits
    Bass Fishing Lipless Crank Baits catch big bass almost throughout the seasons. You will see everyone using them for both keeper bass and the Bass Hogs. Their loud noise and vibrations will...
    
    
  • Bass Tube Baits
    Bass Tube Baits - Durning the spawning season, bass move into thick cover in shallow waters. There are very few lures that can slip through such entangling cover to penetrate where the Bass Hog hide
    
    
  • Gulp Alive For Bass Fishing
    Gulp Alive For Bass Fishing - The bass in the tank would not hit any other lure yet they would kill the minnow. The bait is made up of ground up bait so if you lose one it will not affect the fish.
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Red Eye Shad Crankbait
    Bass Fishing Red Eye Shad Crankbait - Strike King has done it again. The new Red Eye Shad available at Bass Pro is a lip less Crankbait that is a must in your tackle box. Is it working for you? Let me know.
    
    
  • How To Choose Lure Colors
    How To Choose Lure Colors
    
    
• Bass Fishing Tips
  Bass fishing tips to land the bass hog are only a click away. Down home angler, Steve McGoldrick, shares his proven fishing tips. Find out how today from an angler who lives to get on the lake.
  
  
  • Catch Two to Three Fish at the Same Time
    Catch two to three fish at the same time by using Strike King 3X Soft Jerk Bait called a Zulu but with a twist to add to the fun. Find out how to put three on the...
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Spring Time Tip
    Bass Fishing Spring Time Tip can have you landing a bass hog. Check in with Steve McGoldrick to learn the tricks to gettting your share of the bass
    
    
  • Bass Night Fishing
    Bass Night Fishing is the time to land that bass hog. What safety measures should you take? What lures are good to use? What water depth is good? Does a black light help?
    
    
  • More Bass Fishing Tips
    
    
  • Bass Spawning Season
    Bass spawning season approximate dates for your area can vary with spawning taking place on large can be three weeks apart. Find out how lunar cycles can...
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Winter Time
    Bass fishing winter time can still have you landing a bass hog. We estimated that the fish would have gone 8 and 1/2 pounds. I noticed that it was starting to get a belly on it telling me...
    
    
  • Do Bass Talk To You
    Do Bass Talk To You and tell you to try a different bait or maybe fish deeper? You bet they do if you are listening. Find out what I mean...
    
    
  • Tell Tale Signs Bass Spawning
    Tell Tale Signs Bass Spawning - what to look for on a bass when you catch it and know when they are spawing. This picture is a sure way to know that the Bass Hog is spawning without a second thought.
    
    
  • Bedding Bass - Tools To Land The Hog
    Bedding Bass - A subject that gets a lot of flack from different folks. Looking for that Bass Hog? Spring time can make it or break it for you. Proper sunglasses are needed for this fishing trip
    
    
  • Fall Bass Fishing Tips
    Fall Bass Fishing Tips - The summer / fall transition is requarded as tough times by many anglers.
    
    
• Bass Fishing Equipment
  Bass fishing equipment is too costly to not buy the right rod, reels, fishing line and other fishing supplies the first time. Find out from Steve McGoldrick on what works to catch the bass hog.
  
  
  • Bass Rod Selection
    Proper Bass Rod Selection can mean the difference between landing the bass hog or him getting away. What kind of rod should you use when bass fishing in cover or when using spinner or top water baits?
    
    
  • Baitcaster Reel Operation and Design
    Baitcaster Reel Operation and Design - What happens if you leave the drag set after bass fishing? How do you reduce the chance of backlash? Find out how to land that bass hog...
    
    
  • More Fishing Equipment Tips
    
    
  • Bass Rod Tips
    Bass Rod Tips found at Bass Hog Fishing.com can help extend the life of your fishing equipment. Use the money saved to replenish your tackle box with bait used to catch the bass hog.
    
    
  • Open Face Spinning Reel Operation and Design
    Open Face Spinning Reel Operation and Design - Having problems with fishing line rolling off the reel? Is the roller bearing wearing out on the bail? How much line should you put on the reel spool?
    
    
  • BaitCaster Gear Ratio
    BaitCaster Gear Ratio - Gear ratios on reels never meant a whole lot to me until one day I was fishing with a guy using the same baits and he was spanking me with all the Bass he was catching.
    
    
• bass boat tips
  Bass boat tips from Steve McGoldrick can help you save money by learning tips to maintain your existing bass boat or learn what questions to ask when buying a new bass boat.
  
  
  • Bass Boat Maintenance
    Bass Boat Maintenance done properly can extend the life and the visual appeal of a bass boat. Using silicone based wax on the exterior and hull fiberglass of the boat equals a costly mistake. Find...
    
    
  • Boat Towing Tips
    Boat Towing Tips when going bass fishing can help you avoid preventable headaches with your boat trailer. Why does a boat sway on the road? What happens if the trailer ball is not set? Find out...
    
    
  • Trolling Motor Selection
    Trolling Motor Selection starts with selecting the proper thrust pounds based on what? What kind of prop is needed? Which type of battery system gives you longer run time? Find out...
    
    
  • Boating Fuel Tip
    Boating Fuel Tip - I found the filter. It was not clogged. Bingo instead of a three or four hundred dollar carburetor job, it turned out to be...
    
    
  • Boat Trailer Repair Tips
    Boat Trailer Repair Tips - I found myself having to replace my trailer tires after every trip from Memphis to Pickwick Lake which is about a 2 hour trip. After replacing the tires 3 times, I knew there had
    
    
• Fishing A Lake
  Fishing A Lake: Where do you find the best spot to fish? Do water temperatures affect fishing? What kind of bait do you use for rocky structures? How about bait for grassy lake areas? Find out how...
  
  
• Bass Fishing Spots
  Bass Fishing Spots - Where are they? How do you find them? Steve McGoldrick knows and he is sharing where to bass fish, how to fish and what bait rigs to use. If you want to increase your
  
  
• Lakes to Bass Fish
  Lakes to Bass Fish - Below, I'll be listing my article links on lakes to fish. If you have a great bass lake in your area, send me the information and I'll create a page about your favorite lake.
  
  
  • Pickwick Lake - Pickwick Pines Resort
    Pickwick Lake - Pickwick Pines Resort - Want a piece of Heaven that can be home or a vacation get away? I've got the place for you. Pickwick Lake borders three states: Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.
    
    
  • Lake Baccarac Mexico
    Lake Baccarac Mexico - I know that I am always talking about going to Mexico to bass fish. Maybe it is a dream or maybe it is in the future; either way this has got to be a Fishermen's Paradise.
    
    
  • Table Rock Lake - Ranked One of the Best
    Table Rock Lake - Ranked One of the Best clear water lakes that covers 43,000 Acres. It is known for its numbers and size of Bass / Crappie. Enjoy the fishing and the night life of Branson
    
    
  • Alabama - Lake Guntersville
    Alabama - Lake Guntersville back in the 80's got all BASS attention. It is an impoundment of the Tennessee River. The 69,100 acre reservoir's exotic vegetation milfoil and Hydrilla equals hogs
    
    
  • El Capitan Lake
    El Capitan Lake - I did not put but two little wiggles on that minnow when the water exploded and the fight was on. This was the one when we got the fish in and weighed it; the scales said 13.2 pounds
    
    
• fishing articles
  Fishing Articles - Kick back and enjoy Steve's great fishing tips, true stories, funny pieces and recommendations. You'll catch some fish by reading his articles and applying his techniques.
  
  
  • Take A Kid Fishing
    Take a kid fishing is a great way to teach them to be good stewards of the land while at the same time introducing them to the great sport of fishing. Seeing them ride in a boat is a reward in itself.
    
    
  • Fishing For The Physically Challenged Population
    Fishing For The Physically Challenged Population is a great way to get a person facing tough challenges back into the community. Take time and help a person regain their confidence and zest fror life.
    
    
  • Take A Senior Citizen Fishing
    Take A Senior Citizen Fishing - Don't forget Grandma and Grandpa and listen to the stories that they have to tell. You just might pick up on something that will help you land that Bass Hog.
    
    
  • Make A Wish Fishing Story
    Make A Wish Fishing Story - Do Your Part and Make It Happen For A Child Reaching Out To Make Their Dream Come True
    
    
  • Bass Fishing Seasonal Patterns
    Bass Fishing Seasonal Patterns know how will have you chasing the boss hogs the right way
    
    
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  • How To Make Your Own Fishing Honey Hole
    How To Make Your Own Fishing Honey Hole...Land a Bass Hog and improve your fishing by taking these and...
    
    
  • Fishing Ponds and Lakes - Seasonal Approaches
    Fishing Ponds and Lakes - Seasonal Approaches - Fishing in your home ponds is the best way to learn how to use different lures, How they work and how the fish react to them. Find out...
    
    
  • bedding fish
    Bedding Fish also know as the spawning period is a great time to catch the bass hog but the fish should be returned immediately to the water. Use the Crawfish, Tube, Lizard or Worm to...
    
    
  • Drought Conditions and the Corp of Engineers
    Drought Conditions and the Corp of Engineers together create havoc on the lake levels and bass fishing, The Corp's practice of draining lakes each winter kill thousands of fish. Why do they...
    
    
  • Best Bass Lake in Heaven
    Best Bass Lake In Heaven: As I was walking down the stairs, the Pastor called out to me and said that he did some checking. He had some good news and some bad news for me...
    
    
  • A Day On Pickwick Lake
    A Day On Pickwick Lake - Even if I had not caught a fish all day, just being out to see the sights and the relaxed feeling that I now felt was worth the trip
    
    
  • Smartest Bass Fish Out There
    Smartest Bass Fish Out There - Then all of a sudden the biggest bass that I have seen in my life jumped out of the water and grabbed...
    
    
  • Fishing Trip Check List
    Fishing Trip Check List - Items not forget if you want have an enjoyable day pursuing the bass hog. What is one thing newbies forget to do and happens with the boat all the time...
    
    
  • Fishing Product Alert Page To Keep You Informed
    Fishing Product Alert Page To Keep You Informed - I'll be giving you all the information I can on new fishing products and reporting to you on fishing supplies not worth the money spent.
    
    
  • My Last Fishing Trip
    My Last Fishing Trip - Everyone hates it when you say this will be my last time to do anything for the last time. Let me go back a few years and catch you up to date on how I...
    
    
  • Bass Bank Fishing Can Be Fun Too
    Bass Bank Fishing is where many anglers get their start. I might advise is start off with the quietest lure first; you do not want to spook that Bass Hog. See what the Bass Hogs might be feeding on
    
    
  • mid-south-jr-fishing-rodeo
    June 7, 2008 Johnston Park MidSouth Jr Fishing Rodeo was a big hit for the Mid-South. Registration stated at 8AM and there was a line to the parking lot. Everyone was ready to catch some fish.
    
    
  • Funny But True Snake Story
    Funny But True Snake Story - My buddy said to move my line to the front of the boat so he could grab the snake with his needle nose pliers. Needless to say it was close enough for the snake to
    
    
  • Cabin Fever - Bass Fishing Equipment Repair and Service
    Cabin Fever - Do what I do...Get Your Fishing Equipment and Tackle Ready For Next Year
    
    
• Bass Fishing Reports and Regulations
  Bass Fishing Reports and Regulations - Quick links to each state's wildlife fishing resources web site page for your convenience. Many states have excellent weekly fishing reports on their web site.
  
  
• About Steve McGoldrick
  About Steve McGoldrick - Remaining active in “Take A Kid Fishing” programs, I've expanded my efforts to help include senior citizens and physically challenged individuals enjoy a day fishing.