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.

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New School Bass V

Big 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.

New School Bass IV

Summer 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.

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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.

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New School Bass III

Last 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.

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.

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

Southern Summer Patterns

Through 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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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.

Three Tips for Catching June Bass

With the length of day at its peak, June is a great month for bass fishing. Depending on where you fish, the spawn is either over or almost over and the bass are shifting and moving into deeper water in preparation of summer. With the fish fresh off the spawn, it can be a tricky yet rewarding time to catch fish. If you plan on trying your luck peep these couple of tips I put together for catching yourself a healthy limit of LMB in June.

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Welcome

Welcome to New School Bass, a website dedicated to a new generation of anglers. For many of us bass fishing was passed down and has become a way of life. New School anglers eat, sleep, and breath bass fishing. We are a community of fishermen bringing you the latest news and curated bass fishing content. From original posts, photography, and film making to regulation updates, conservation happenings, and legislation, are goal is to provide a news source and community for Bass fishermen looking for a new place to stay up to date in the Bass world.

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June Moon Chart

June can be a great month for fishing no matter where you are. The length of day is at its peak and the warmer weather has arrived, but when is the best time to fish. For years, fishermen have related good fishing conditions to the lunar cycle. Check out the link below to plan your next fishing trip according to the June moon cycle.

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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.

Opening Day on Lake Barrett, San Diego is Approaching

If your at all into trophy bass fishing then you know that San Diego, California is a hot bed for some of the biggest LMB in the country. Southern California lakes and reservoirs are stocked with trout and the warm year round climate makes a great habitat for Florida strain Large Mouth. The combination makes for some seriously big fish, including several bass weighing up to 20lbs. With so many big fish in the area its rare to see the ever popular Barrett Lake in the news.

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