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South of the Border Bassing, El Salto Style

Mark Lassagne — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:26:22 +0000

By Alex Mei Throughout your angling life there are a few fishing images that you just can’t get out of your head, for some it may be their first topwater strike, for others it is the first double digit bass, and for me the image of a 11.5lbr that completely cleared the water seconds after …

Go for the WIN!

Mark Lassagne — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:28:48 +0000

Twitch, twitch, twitch, ‘whoosh’ the water boils but the bait floats back up, dam she missed it. She’s back a giant swirl your bait fly’s into the air and lands back in the water, another boil the bait disappears your rod doubles over, drag is slipping, feels big, “Get the net” She’s makes a run …

A Brief History of Bass Fishing

Mark Lassagne — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:32:49 +0000

Bass fishing has become extremely popular in recent years, but this sport has actually been around for a relatively long period of time. Here is a brief overview of the history of bass fishing. During the early nineteenth century, salmon and trout fishing were the most popular with anglers in the US. Some fly fishermen …

Fall Crankbait Fishing

Mark Lassagne — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:24:10 +0000

Fall Cranking by Mark Lassagne Arriving at the ramp, the temperature on your truck reads 48, seems like just a few weeks ago it was in the 70’s. It doesn’t matter; you’re here and going fishing anyway. It’s clear and cold so those thermals, helmet and snow suit will come in handy today. The weather …

Can you say more bass…

Mark Lassagne — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:20:06 +0000

I’m Catching Um Are You? By Mark Lassagne Guys are catching them all around you, looking to your left; a boat not 20 yards away grabs the net, what’s going on. The fish are turned on and you can’t buy a bite. You take a quick look to see what they are using, (we all …

If I just had another 39 minutes I’d…

Mark Lassagne — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:13:44 +0000

THE TIME CRUNCH! By Mark Lassagne Is there ever enough time, what if I had another 30 minutes I would have had a limit. “We’ve all been there.” Or “They were just starting to bite and I had to leave” What if you could have another 30 minutes or more, each and every time you’re …

Make Your Battery Last Longer

Mark Lassagne — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:42:33 +0000

Marine Batteries by Mark Lassagne and the Bass Angler’s Guide magazine Published with Re-Print Rights from Bass Angler Magazine Have you ever wondered why some people’s batteries last longer than others? By Mark Lassagne, Pro Bass Angler and ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician explains, why marine and automotive batteries need to stay charged. Unlike batteries …

The inside scoop on bass tournaments

Mark Lassagne — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:54:05 +0000

By Mark Lassagne What is a bass tournament? What types of tournaments are there? What is a draw? What skills do I need? How do you get into fishing tournaments? Do I need a boat? What type of equipment does my boat need? How much does it cost? How much can I win? How much …

Small Mouth Transition Time

Mark Lassagne — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:02:08 +0000

Small Mouth Transition Time By Bob Adkinson Reprint Rights granted by BASS ANGLER Magazine www.bassanglermag.com Fall, one of my favorite times of the year. The fall is what I refer to as Transition Time. Fishing here on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Southeastern Washington this time of year can be incredible. I caught my …

Putting a Boat Away for the Winter? What You Need to Know About E-10 Gas

Mark Lassagne — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:43:48 +0000

NEWS From BoatUS Boat Owners Association of The United States 880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 BoatUS Press Room at http://www.BoatUS.com/pressroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com Photo Available at: http://www.BoatUS.com/pressroom/previewImg/hiRes/558.jpg Photo Caption: Does your boat have E-10 gas in the tank? To avoid any problems over the long …