David Appleton

6 days ago | wired2fish.com | David Appleton

In this action-packed spring fishing session, professional bass angler Casey Scanlon takes advantage of muddy, post-frontal conditions to target spawning bass in stained water. Following a heavy rain and cold front, Scanlon hits some backwater pockets in search of prespawn and spawning bass setting up near shallow cover.

1 week ago | wired2fish.com | David Appleton

In this video, young buck Fisher Anaya targets suspended spotted bass using a variety of jigs around docks and deep points. With cooler water temps and muddy conditions, the fish are staging just outside spawning pockets, making them prime targets for a finesse-meets-power approach. JIG 1 – 1/2 oz. Flipping Jig: Shop Flipping Jigs at Bass Pro ShopsJIG 2 – 1/4 oz.

3 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | David Appleton

John Cox teaches us how to effectively fish a swim jig through lily pads and other shallow cover in this Florida bass fishing session.

3 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | David Appleton

Pro bass angler Stephen Browning demonstrates how to effectively use the ChatterBait JackHammer in the 3/4-ounce flavor to comb mid-depth grass flats. With water temperatures just under 50°F, Browning proves that the JackHammer excels in water temperatures typically reserved for jerkbaits and other “cold water lures.”​ Check out our roundup of the best ChatterBaits for 2025.

4 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | David Appleton

In this video, professional angler Jared Lintner shares some valuable tips on how to target prespawn spotted bass using a Ned rig. Lintner, fishing on Lake Lanier, explains how spotted bass congregate in specific areas during the prespawn period, making it a prime time for anglers to catch these aggressive fish.