Winter Day Dreaming

Here we are once again; March in New England and it’s cold. In all honesty it’s been a mild winter, but after having spent the last three years in San Diego, I can’t help but notice the difference. There really hasn’t been a lot of snow in Rhode Island and the lake only froze over for a few days before the temperature rose enough for the ice to break up. Despite the mild weather, I really haven’t been fishing much. We got out a few times when the weather was exceptional, but something about the short days just leaves me uninspired to be on the water.

Early Season Bass on the Fly

It’s that time of year again, March is in full swing and whether your home lake is open water or still cloacked in a wintery sheet of ice the urge to get your hands on that first Bass of the season is constantly in your head. For those of us further south, it’s not so bad, but I remember all to well the feeling of looking at a body of water covered in ice too thin for ice fishing, just waiting for a good wind storm and warm snap to blow thru and open up the lake.

Ozarks on the Fly : Vol 1

Whether 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!

New School Nation III - Delta Bass Bugs

We 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.

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.

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!

Bourbon and Browns Podcast

Last 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.

5 Tips for Better Streamer Fishing via Swift Fly Fishing

If you've ever fished for bass in the fly, then chances are you have cast a streamer. Whether you’re fishing for Largemouth, Stripers, Smallies, or Spots; a streamer can be a great way to imitate bait fish and catch big bass.

Double Barrel Popper

Summer 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