Hank's Field Notes
Technique breakdowns, seasonal tactics, lake-specific advice, and conditions playbooks — written for serious bass anglers.
Technique
Wacky Rig Bass Fishing: Simple Setup, Serious Results
Expert guide to wacky rig bass fishing: simple setup, serious results — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 12, 2026Technique
Punching Bass in Matted Vegetation
Expert guide to punching bass in matted vegetation — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 11, 2026Technique
Flipping and Pitching: Heavy Cover Bass Tactics
Expert guide to flipping and pitching: heavy cover bass tactics — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 10, 2026Technique
Jerkbait Bass Fishing: Cold to Warm Water Tactics
Expert guide to jerkbait bass fishing: cold to warm water tactics — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 9, 2026Technique
Swimbait Fishing for Giant Bass
Expert guide to swimbait fishing for giant bass — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 8, 2026Technique
Bass Fishing Clear Water: Stealth and Finesse
Expert guide to bass fishing clear water: stealth and finesse — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 7, 2026Conditions
Barometric Pressure and Bass Fishing: What Actually Matters
Expert guide to barometric pressure and bass fishing: what actually matters — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 5, 2026Technique
Smallmouth Bass vs Largemouth: Key Differences
Expert guide to smallmouth bass vs largemouth: key differences — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 4, 2026Technique
Carolina Rig Setup: When Slow and Steady Wins
Expert guide to carolina rig setup: when slow and steady wins — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 3, 2026Technique
Topwater Bass Fishing: Dawn, Dusk, and Beyond
Expert guide to topwater bass fishing: dawn, dusk, and beyond — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 2, 2026Seasonal
Spawning Bass: Ethics, Tactics, and Timing
Expert guide to spawning bass: ethics, tactics, and timing — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
May 1, 2026Technique
Lipless Crankbait Fishing: Ripping Through the Seasons
Expert guide to lipless crankbait fishing: ripping through the seasons — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 30, 2026Seasonal
Winter Bass Fishing: Slow Down and Catch More
Expert guide to winter bass fishing: slow down and catch more — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 28, 2026Seasonal
Fall Bass Fishing: Follow the Shad Migration
Expert guide to fall bass fishing: follow the shad migration — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 28, 2026Technique
Vibrating Jig (ChatterBait) Setup and Technique
Expert guide to vibrating jig (chatterbait) setup and technique — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 26, 2026Technique
Hollow Body Frog Fishing: Mats, Pads, and Open Water
Expert guide to hollow body frog fishing: mats, pads, and open water — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 26, 2026Technique
Night Fishing for Bass: Complete Setup Guide
Expert guide to night fishing for bass: complete setup guide — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 25, 2026Seasonal
Summer Bass Fishing: Beat the Heat Guide
Expert guide to summer bass fishing: beat the heat guide — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Seasonal
Bass Fishing the Pre-Spawn: Timing and Tactics
Expert guide to bass fishing the pre-spawn: timing and tactics — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Technique
Football Jig Bass Fishing: Deep Structure Guide
Expert guide to football jig bass fishing: deep structure guide — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Technique
How to Fish Heavily Pressured Public Lakes
Expert guide to how to fish heavily pressured public lakes — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Conditions
Bass Fishing After a Cold Front: Complete Playbook
Expert guide to bass fishing after a cold front: complete playbook — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Technique
Drop Shot vs Ned Rig: When to Use Each
Expert guide to drop shot vs ned rig: when to use each — specific tactics, lure specs, and conditions for serious bass anglers.
Apr 23, 2026Need advice right now?
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