Tag: largemouth bass

Better Late Than Never – Discovering Willard Bay

Willard Bay is a 15.5 square mile diked impoundment that most people notice as they travel along I-15 either coming or going from Idaho to maybe Brigham City or Tremonton. It boasts a state park, great marinas, camping facilities, and other amenities, and I have wanted to explore the fishing opportunities there for a very

Discovering the “Ned” Rig

Rarely does a lure create so much excitement for doing absolutely “nothing” than does the “Ned” rig, a relatively new fishing method that is sweeping the country. This week’s column is dedicated to Ned Kehde, a Lake of the Ozarks guy that added one more piece to the “do nothing” finesse fishing puzzle that has

It’s “March” at Lake Powell

A mild winter pushed forward conditions at Lake Powell and the fishery skipped February and moved right into March.  This week’s column is dedicated to sharing the discoveries my good friend, Brent Daybell and I made while spending last Friday and Saturday on the water in the north end of the lake. During “normal” winters,

Sand Hollow in the Winter?

A reader asks: “I don’t want to go ice fishing and will be in the St. George area for the month of February … can I catch fish at Sand Hollow in the winter?” While it is true that Sand Hollow Reservoir doesn’t freeze, the water cools to the mid to low 40s this time