Hello Arkansas trout fisherman and women! I see this blog is primarily for trout anglers, but come on, there has to be some largemouth bass anglers in this group. My question, I am ready to fill up my tackle-box and buy plastic baits for bass fishing I just need to know how do the color works is it the darker the lighter the color or is it the lighter the color and also when do you use rattle traps spinner baits and buzz baits etc.

If anyone wants to point me in a direction or cast some advice it would be appreciated.

Donny

Bass fishing on a fly rod? I understand a 6 wt. line would be best, but the type/brand best suited for smallmouth bass and bream fishing? I am also looking for some solid advice on how to rig up a fly rod. Finally, should I fish near the top of the water or go deeper? Because when you think of fly fishing, I always assume that keeping the lure or fly on the top. Also, a bit confusing for me to understand the difference between dry flies and wet, but then again I am a new fly fisherman.

Thanks for your help Arky Angler.

I know this blog is manly for trout and fly fishing but there is also great bass fishing in Arkansas too! So my question is for the bass anglers on the blog. I am tired of spending money on bait every time I go fishing or lures that will not produce results.. So what smallie bass lures work the best? I’ve been using spinner bait and plastic worms, but I dont seem to catch anything. What of lures would you recommend to work the best for bass and pike? Also, if you have a picture of the lure then that would be helpful so I can match at the store.

Thanks for any info- Larry

Bass fishing on my kayak. I  went east to chase some warm water fish and landed a lot of scrappy bass and bluegill and weather was great till the last hour or so. my first attempt at a frog was on fire today. i also got a frog and that did well as well.