Here’s one from a few months ago before winter set in when the Fall bite was still going strong. Living on the water, I make an effort to get out and make at least a cast or two everyday. For a few days prior, I was throwing a 6” weedless swimbait with no luck
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Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that it’s been Four months since I posted last. For those of you who don’t know, back in May I moved from Southern California to my home state of Rhode Island. If you have ever moved even just down the street, you know how much of a pain it can be, never mind moving across the country. Aside from getting yourself and all your possessions from point A to point B, it takes time to adjust. After a few months, I finally feel like I’m back in the swing of things and I’m stoked for what that means for New School Bass.
Read MoreOne thing about the East Coast that I’m excited for is Striper Fishing. Rhode Island is home to one of the countries best Striper fisheries and you better believe we will be taking full advantage of in. In the mean time, check out this throw back from the worm hatch on Salt Pond in 2013 featuring captain Zach Lapp of Ripline Charters and myself. Enjoy and stay tuned for more Striper action this Summer.
Read MoreWhether you’re stuck inside due to the cold, in need of a little inspiration to get you on the water, or just want to kick back and watch some fishing, check out Bluffline Media’s Ozarks on the Fly Vol 1. Volume 1 highlights Fly Fishing for native Smallmouth Bass in small creeks in south western Missouri and is complete with some beautiful cinematography and epic fishing Make sure to swing by Bluffline Media’s instagram and give them a follow to stay in the loop and keep and eye out for Volume II. Enjoy!
Read MoreSince the first cameras we made accessible, people have been photographing their catches. When it comes to catch and release, photos are the only proof we have of our catch. A fraction of a second, captured in time symbolizing an epic triumph over nature. In todays world, these images can take many forms, but it seems the most commonly they are a digital images are captured on a iphone or go pro. But the time has come, maybe you can't quit seem to capture the beauty of the fish or your surroundings on your phone and your looking to upgrade to a dslr. This leads to the question where do I start?
Read MoreWe are back again for the next installment of New School Nation. For those of you new to the site, New School Nation is an on going interview series with anglers, artists, lure makers, and other people from around the Bass fishing industry. This time, we caught up with Bradly Pultz the angler and fly tier behind Delta Bass Bugs. Bradly ties some top notch flies and fishes the California Delta. Check out the rest of the interview to learn a little more about Bradly, Delta Bass Bugs, and what its like to have the CA Delta in your back yard.
Read MoreRecently, I was digging through some old hard drives and found this video we made 6 years ago. The video highlights some beautiful moments fly fishing with friends on my home lake in Rhode Island. While this video is older, in 2019 we will be filming more of the NSB series on the east coast. While the bass may not be as big as what California has to offer, the fishing is great and I hope you guys will enjoy the content. For now, enjoy this piece of NSB history from years past.
Read MoreHistorically for me, fishing in the late Summer/Early Fall has been a difficult time of the year to catch Bass. The long days of Summer are mostly over, but the chill of Fall isn't in full effect. It can be tough to find fish and even harder to catch them. Despite the difficult fishing, I have always enjoyed this time of year. I love a good challenge and catching transitional Bass is one of them. Over the years, through many failed attempts I have learned a few techniques that seem to do the trick, or at least help catch a limit during this tough time of year. Weather patterns and lake conditions vary and I must say, most of these techniques pertain to my experience fishing for Northern Strain Bass in the north east.
Read MoreBehind every photograph, every fish, every rod, lure, or piece of fishing gear is an industry professional passionate about their craft and the fishing community. New School Nation, an interview series here on New School Bass, will focus on people throughout the entire Bass Fishing industry; from anglers to photographers, youtubers to lure makers and others involved in the fishing world. Each week, we will be interviewing a different professional to learn about them and to gain a better understanding of their relationship with the bass fishing community. Since New School Bass is still a young platform we decided the best way to begin the New School Nation series is by interviewing one of our own!
Read MoreLast week I linked up with the guys over at the Bourbon and Browns podcast. We talked about fishing, photography, and what New School Bass is all about. If your interested in listening to the episode, or learning more about what NSB, then head on over to Bourbon and Browns.
Read MoreBig top water blow ups, epic losses, and redemption. Check it out below in New School Bass Episode V along with several photos from our day on the water.
Read MoreSummer is here in Southern California and last week, we really got a taste of it. On Friday and Saturday the temps hit triple digits, Sunday the temperature dipped to a chilly 95, despite the heat, we hit the lake in search of a Summer pattern that would produce in the heat.
Read MoreSummer is a great time of year for fishing. The weather is warm, the days are long, and usually the fish are biting. While conditions vary around the map and fish patterns differ between every location, here are my top 3 favorite techniques for catching Summer Bass on the Fly.
Read MoreLast weekend, we hit a lake in the hills of Southern California. Despite a decent breeze, we were able to catch some fun sized bass. Check out a quick recap of our trip in New School Bass III.
Read MoreI have found as Ive gotten older that life tends to get in the way of the things that matter most. Monetary and financial burdens of the adult world suffocate the time and will to pursue the things that I am most passionate about. Through out my life fishing has always been one of those passions. The opportunity to be outdoors, crafting a skill in search of that one big catch or just a lazy day on the pond dropping a line with friends is second to none.
Read MoreSummer time is here and what better way to prepare for the epic top water action than by tying up some Double Barrel Poppers. Lets get started
Read MoreThrough out the history of bass fishing one thing has remained constant; southern lakes have great fishing. Large man made reservoirs such as Kentucky Lake and Dale Hollow Lake both completed in 1944 and 1943 have provided anglers with big water lakes and endless opportunities to reel in that trophy bass.
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