Bass Fly Fishing Giveaway

For this giveaway we linked up with Allen Campbell (amcampbell_flyfishing) to give you guys a chance to win a hand full of deer hair Bass Bug plus some NSB Gear.

The Long Wait is Over

Finally, after what felt like a life time of watching, waiting, freezing, cleaning gear, watching the ice go out, and going half mad. The Winter weather in New England has broke and Spring is in full swing. Which means one thing, fishing season is upon us and more specifically, pre-spawn. The phase in a Largemouth Bass’s annual life cycle and the time when they are most likely to be at their heaviest. It’s the time of the year when you are fired up and ready to be on the water chasing a new PB. Grinding sun up to sun down throwing big swimbaits or swinging a massive streamers in search of that one bite.

Everyday Angler #1

The ups and downs of being an angler and an everyday person. Anything and everything from days chasing big fish to simply wetting a line for a quick session. Following along in this new series from NSB featuring raw Bass fishing content from an Everyday Angler.

NSB: Season IV. Episode I

New School Bass Season 4, Episode 1: Back in April, we caught a perfect day, the moon was going down just as the sun was coming up, the water was warm, and the Bass were getting ready to spawn. The conditions lined up for a great day of Bass fishing.

New School Bass: Stripers on the Fly TBT

One 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.

An Introduction to Fishing Photography Pt. 1

Since 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?

Throwback Thursday

Recently, 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.

Choosing the Right Baitcaster for Bass

As someone who compulsively absorbs any information I can find about bass fishing, it’s only natural I have acquired a decent amount of knowledge about the industry behind the sport. The deeper I get into this industry, the larger it seems to become and the more fascinated I become with it. I’ve probably fished thousands of different products from hundreds of different companies, and the incredible part is that I’m not a pro angler or even one with a disposable income to spend on gear. Lures of all different shapes and styles, hooks for every imaginable application, line made with space-age materials, rods that are so light you can only feel their weight in the guilt from their price, and the reels—oh my, how I love the reels.

Bassmaster Elite Series 2019 Schedule

Up until the recent expansion of Major League Fishing, The Bassmaster Elite Series has been the highest form of competitive bass fishing. This week B.A.S.S. officials announced the scheduled stops for the 2019 series.

Bluffline Media: Ozarks on the Fly

Ozarks on the Fly is a new series coming soon from @blufflinemedia. The series highlights the people and habitats of the Ozarks fly fishing scene and will focus on the diversity of this often underrated region. Volume One, which is set to be released in December features fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass in streams.

Five Ways to Get Your Bass Fix When the Temp Drops

There’s a very odd and certainly unpleasant feeling that comes with having something you desire be in sight but just barely out of reach. No, I’m not talking about a promotion, a new car, or a vacation that you just can’t quite afford. If you’re a real bass fisherman, this means so much more than that. I’m talking about those perfect green or brown specimens that lurk in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the country, ambushing preyfish, smashing lures, and ultimately capturing the hearts of millions of people who pursue them. I’ve been utterly obsessed with bass and bass fishing for over a decade, and the deeper I get into it the more I fall in love with these tough, stocky fish and the thousands of different ways to catch them. However, where I’m from, they are all but out of reach for four, five, or sometimes even six months of the year. A solid sheet of ice and water temperatures that dip into the lower 30s drop bass metabolisms significantly, and they become as elusive and difficult to catch as they can be.

New School Bass VI: Football Season

The last Two weeks, my time on the water has been limited. At first I was too busy to really notice, but after a week of no fishing, I was starting to get a little antsy. By Wednesday of week Two, I was getting texts from my good friend and fishing buddy Evan (@bassfactory101), saying the lake was on fire. He was out there catching multiple limits, 20-30 fish a day and I was stuck watching him slay from Instagram. By Friday, I couldn’t take it anymore. I cut my work week short and met him at the lake around noon.

Go To Baits for Tough Fall Bass Fishing

Historically 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.

New School Nation

Behind 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!