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.

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.

New School Nation II

It’s been a few weeks since our last installment of New School Nation, but we are back! Recently, I got the chance to talk with @gmayglass. A glassblower and fly fisherman from Tennessee who specializing in making unique glass Bass pipes. Read on to learn a more about @gmayglass, some of his fishing preferences, and a little bit about blowing glass.

lifestyle, bass, fly fishingMichael BrownOctober 17, 2018Tennesseegmayglass, bass bowl, bass pipe

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.

Mt. Laguna

It's been hot as hell in San Diego. With a record breaking heat wave, its hard to remember what a cool night feels like. Over the past few days, it has been especially getting to me, so I had to pack up the car and head to Mt. Laguna. The timing couldn't have been better as the perseids meteor shower was peaking, the moon was just a sliver, and the sky was clear. As we got to 3000ft, the sun was waking its way behind the mountains. I'm not sure if it's because of the nearby fires or it was just a special night but the sky was on fire! The sun was a molten ball, melting into the horizon. As it set, it slower became a sliver in the skyline.

lifestyleMichael BrownAugust 13, 2018Mt. Laguna Campgroundsunset, lifestyle, moutains, mt. laguna, wildfires, san diego

Summer Bass on the Fly

Summer 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.

bass, lifestyle, fly fishingMichael BrownJuly 10, 2018bass, largemouth bass

Happy Fathers Day

I 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.

New School Bass II

Last Saturday, we hit the water in search of a glide bait bite. I met up with Evan around 3pm for an evening session and we fished until the lake closed. After about 5 hours we had caught a few good bass.

New School Bass I

Last weekend, we hit lake Otay Lake in Southern California for some memorial day weekend bass fishing. Evan and I got on the water around 6am. I fished with him until 3pm and he stayed on the water for the full day. We started the morning with a quick limit on jerk baits and drop shots and spent the afternoon tossing swimbaits and jigs, looking for a bigger bite. The swimbait bite paid off for Evan in the afternoon when he landed a 5lber. We will be back this weekend, searching for that giant. In the mean time, check out this video from the morning last weekend and a few photos from our time on the water.