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This page lists all of the articles ever posted on River Smallies.com. In 2005 we began posting new material in the message forum.

Archives

• A Guide For Catching More Smallmouth Bass (Guest Article)
  by Steve vonBrandt
  Steve gives you some pointers for catching smallies year round.

• Advanced Drop Shotting (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig answers 20 questions about the drop shot rig.

• A River Revival (Story)
  by Ron Swegman
  Ron shares a chapter from his manuscript Philadelphia on the Fly.

• The Advantages of Flourocarbon Line (Guest Article)
  by Travis Dixon
  Travis explains Flourocarbon line in detail.

• Aggressive Techniques for River Smallmouths
  by DW Harris
  David talks about aggressive presentations for the aggressive smallmouth.

• The Art of Presentation
  by DW Harris
  David discusses the key aspect of smallie fishing.

• A Year Later (Staff Article)
  by Al Pugh
  Al looks back at a tragic event and what we've learned from it.

• Bad Days Do Happen (Guest Article)
  by Denny Seabright
  Denny shares some of his bad days on the water.

• Being Saved (Guest Article)
  by James Jozwiak
  James relates how he was saved by smallies.

• Beyond Jitterbugs: Topwater Shootout (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig tests and compares several topwater lures.

• Blue Ridge Rivers Threatened (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Bruce Ingram
  Bruce talks about endangered eastern rivers.

• Bottom Contact (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave discusses how to fish river bottoms.

• The Bubblebass (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Want to learn how to fish a buzzbait? Read this!

• Building the Ultimate Smallie Lure (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Michael says this lure is the ultimate smallie catcher.

• Burbling for Smallmouth Bass (Guest Article)
  by Dave "Irish" Duffy
  Dave shares his experience with the Burbler Fly.

• Burning Daylight
  by Al Pugh
  Al looks back at his first river fishing trip with his father and what it meant to him.

• Buyer or Tyer (Guest Article)
  by Morgan L. Smith
  Morgan says fly tying should not be intimidating.

• Catch and Release Thoughts (Guest Article)
  by Duane Richards
  Duane shares his personal thoughts on this conservation tool.

• Choosing a Kayak for River Fishing (Guest Article)
  by Kevin Hoover
  Kevin provides tips for choosing the right kayak.

• Chuck and Duck (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave covers the basic drift approach to smallie fishing on the fly.

• Circle Hook Tube Rig (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to rig and fish tubes with circle hooks.

• Coaxing Winter Smallmouths (Guest Article)
  by Josh McDermott
  Got the wintertime blues??? Head to the river! Josh tells you how.

• Cold Front (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave explains how to fish cold front river bass.

• Cold Water Emergency Prevention and Survival (Guest Article)
  by James Noel
  James tells you how to prepare to survive a cold water emergency.

• Cold Water Fishing Safety (Guest Article)
  by Jay Eiche
  Jay provides some pointers for being safe while fishing in cold water.

• Cold Water, Hot Fishing (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave tells you when you have your best shot at a trophy smallie.

• Comfortable Wet Wading (Guest Article)
  by Randy S. Breth
  Randy shares a few tips for dressing comfortably while wading.

• Continuing the Tradition (Guest Article)
  by Jerry "Ouchigan" Rodgers
  Jerry passes along tips for making fishing enjoyable for kids.

• Custom Rods for Smallies (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Michael takes a detailed look at rods and the various components.

• Don't Mess with Texas: Blanco River Smallies (Guest Article)
  by Tom Ehrhard
  Tom shares details of the first Blanco River Rodeo.

• Drawing the Line (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff discusses proper casting techniques and line tension.

• Drop Shotting Your Way To More Bass (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig explains how to assemble and present the Drop Shot rig.

• Earthworm?s Light Tackle Spinning Reel Shootout (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig tests several light tackle spinning reels.

• Earthworm's Mono Shootout (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig tests and compares several brands of monofilament line.

• Earthworm's Super Line Shootout (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig tests and compares several brands of super lines.

• Escape (Guest Article)
  by Alan Gordon
  Alan escapes in pursuit of his favorite quarry.

• Eternal Smallmouth (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  How can you help protect the future of smallmouth bass?

• Fall Frenzy (Guest Article)
  by Mark Earley
  Mark tells how he got hooked on fall smallie fishing.

• The Fat Ika (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Dave Stephens
  Dave explains how he fishes the Yamamoto Fat Ika.

• Finesse Fishing Insanity (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig explains several methods for finessing bass.

• Fishing Intelligence (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Michael gives you some sources for gathering fishing intelligence.

• Fishing the Internet (Guest Article)
  by Jim Dicken
  Jim tells you where to find fishing and related information on the Internet.

• Fishing the Rise (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave tells you how to fish high water.

• Fishing the Twin Tail (Guest Article)
  by Ed Marcol
  Ed gives you a guide for fishing twin tail grubs.

• Fishing the Web (Guest Article)
  by Bill Schultz
  Bill shares what he feels are some of the Web's best fishing sites.

• Fishing the Wild Wisconsin (Guest Article)
  by Ted Peck
  Ted floats the Wisconsin River with Todd Koehn Guide Service.

• Flipping for Bronze (Guest Article)
  by Dave Shindler
  When conditions are tough, Dave says go flipping.

• Flukin' (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave gives you details on how to fish the Zoom Super Fluke.

• Fly Fishing for Smallies
  Part I - Fly Rods
  Part II - Fly Reels
  by Tracy Gosselin
  Tracy's series on fly fishing basics.

• The Gage Page (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave tells you how to interpret USGS streamflow data.

• Going Knee Deep for River Smallmouths
  by DW Harris
  Part I - The various types of river structure and how to fish them
  Part II - Lures, equipment, and the different seasons

• Great American Rod Shootout - Part 1 (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig looks at several different fishing rods.

• Hair Jigs (Guest Article)
  by Phil Schafer
  Phil explans how to make and fish hair jigs.

• Hair Jig Mayhem (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig discusses hair jigs and techniques for using them.

• Homemade Tube Rattles (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to make inexpensive rattles for your tube baits.

• How I Walk the Dog (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Al Winco
  Al tells you how he utilizes this effective technique.

• Inline Spinner Secrets (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig shares his techniques for fishing this timeless lure.

• Interview with a Vampire: Jig Fishing Specifics (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Craig DeFronzo and Jeff Little
  Jeff interviews Craig about the details of fishing jigs.

• It's Not Too Early To Stream Fish for Smallmouth Bass (Guest Article)
  by Lee McClellan
  Winter still hanging around? Get out and fish!

• Kayak Fishing (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to pick and equip a kayak for fishing.

• Kayak Fishing Gear and Accessories (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff shares his list of essentials for kayak fishing.

• Keeping A Fishing Log (Guest Article)
  by Bill Schultz
  Bill covers the basics of keeping a record of your outings.

• Laminar Flow: Preferred Current of Fat River Smallies (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to utilize this type of current to find big river smallies.

• Largemouth Bass Techniques for River Bronzebacks (Guest Article)
  by Charley W. Workman II
  Charley shares his favorite largemouth technique that will work for smallies.

• Lightning (Guest Article)
  by John Sacchetti
  John discusses the dangers of lightning and how to avoid injury while fishing.

• Light Tackle Jig 'n Pig Techniques (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig tells you how he came to develop his own light tackle jig.

• Light Tackle Spinnerbait Primer (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig talks about fishing downsized spinnerbaits for more bass.

• Low Water Tactics for Smallies
  by Marc Hutchison
  Marc tells you where to find bronzers when the rivers are low.

• Lure Making and Painting: Part I (Guest Article)
  by Ron Buffington
  Ron takes you through the process step by step.

• The Mad Tom and Hellgie (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig explains how he fishes these Case baits.

• Magic Flies (Guest Article)
  by John McKean
  John tells you how to use Magic Stiks to make Magic Flies.

• Maintaining Boat Position (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff explains how to properly maintain kayak position while fishing.

• Making Tubes (Guest Article)
  by Ray Rigby
  Ray tells you step-by-step how to make your own tubes.

• Maps and GPS - A Fisherman's Resource (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Jacobi
  Jeff explains the value of GPS and the various kinds of maps.

• The Mighty Nymph (Guest Article)
  by Morgan L. Smith
  Morgan explains why a nymph is so effective for the fly angler.

• My Little River
  by Cap'n Chuck Duggins
  The Cap'n covers the Piscataquis River in Maine including tips for fishing it.

• My Thoughts On Outdoor Writing Ethics (Guest Article)
  by Bruce Ingram
  Bruce explains the fine line he walks as an outdoor writer.

• The New River: Smallmouth Study
  by Brian King
  New River data - catch and release only.

• Non Spring: Getting Out Early (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave discusses where to find early spring, pre-spawn smallies.

• The Oddball Couple (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig shares his favorite techniques for fishing the Ika and Senko.

• One Man's Saga of a Smallmouth Rodeo and a Puppy (Guest Article)
  by Jack Lorenz
  Jack shares one of the highlights from the very first RS.com Fishing Rodeo!

• Outdoor Anathema
  by Marc Hutchison
  Not everyone believes we have a right to fish.

• Paying Attention (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  How good is your fishing memory?

• Plan B: Smallies on the St. Croix (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Bill Schultz
  Bill shares a trip to the St. Croix that was the result of a back-up plan.

• Pros and Cons
  by Al Pugh
  Al talks about pro anglers.

• Putting More Bass in Your Boat (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig shares his secrets for catching more bass.

• Quality Equipment=Quality Fishing (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Michael says using good equipment will make your fishing more enjoyable.

• Quetico/BWCA Family Wilderness Adventure (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Michael describes this wonderful fishing destination.

• Rediscovering River Bronze (Guest Article)
  by Travis Tisdale
  Travis gets reacquainted with the bronze!

• Remembering Cap'n Jack (Staff Article)
  by Al Pugh
  Al shares his fond memories of a friend and guide.

• Researching Water Before You Fish It (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to get the most out of your scouting.

• River Floatcamping (Guest Article)
  by Craig Fields
  Craig explains how to camp successfully on your next float trip.

• River Photo Techniques
  by Brian King
  Brian gives you some tips for getting good photos of your smallies.

• Rules of Fishing (Guest Article)
  by Scott Lux
  Scott puts some humor into the rules of fishing.

• Scorpion 1000, Crankbaits, and the Potomac...a Great Combination (Guest Article)
  by Mark Letosky
  Mark discusses equipment and techniques for effective crankbait fishing.

• Secrets from the Lizard King (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Herschel Finch
  Herschel explains how he fishes plastic lizards.

• Secrets on the Surface (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you how to pattern smallies by reading the water's surface.

• Selecting a Spinning Rod for River Bass Angling (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Don Dusanic
  Don explains how to choose the right rod for river fishing.

• Skip It and Rip It! (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff tells you why this technique is so effective for smallies.

• The Slider Worm in Streams (Guest Article)
  by Lee McClellan
  Lee explains how to fish this deadly lure.

• Small Boat Modifications (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig shares his modifications for small watercraft.

• Smallmouths by Foot (Guest Article)
  by Bill Schultz
  Bill gives you some helpful pointers for wading for smallies.

• Smallmouth on the Move (Guest Article)
  by Eric R. Altena
  Eric shares a study of smallmouth movements in the Mississippi River.

• Small Stream Smallmouth (Guest Article)
  by Lee McClellan
  Lee shares the in's and out's of chasing bronze on small streams.

• The Smallmouth
  by Chuck Duggins
  Part I - Intro to the Smallmouth bass
  Part II - River structure and where to find smallies
  Part III - Lure selection
  Cap'n Chuck's 3 part series on smallies and how to fish them.

• The Snag (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Dave provides a tutorial on how to handle snags.

• Spring Smallmouth Bite: Canadian Shield Rivers (Guest Article)
  by Thomas La Beau
  Thomas discusses spring smallies in northern climes.

• The Start of a New Season (Guest Article)
  by Mike Hicks
  Mike discusses late season fishing on the James River.

• Stealth Kayak Fishing (Guest Article)
  A Beginner's Guide to Maneuvering and Safety
  by Jeff "Yakfish" Little
  Jeff explains how to safely sneak up on fish in a kayak.

• Summer Smallies (Guest Article)
  by Mike Mladenik
  Mike tells you where to find summertime smallies.

• Superlines: Truths and Deceptions (Guest Article)
  by Duane Richards
  DR debunks some of the myths about superlines.

• Suspending Jerk Baits (Guest Article)
  by Duane Richards
  DR discusses these often misunderstood baits.

• Targeting Trophy Smallmouth (Guest Article)
  by Jeff Little
  Jeff explains what it takes to find and catch the big smallies.

• Texas Tube Madness (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig discusses Texas-rigging tubes with a twist.

• Tie A Bull Fly (Guest Article)
  by John McKean
  Looking for something different? Try John's bull fly.

• Triggerspin Reels: The "Under"rated Alternative (Guest Article)
  by Harry E. Gray
  Harry discusses an alternative to spin and baitcast reels.

• True Confessions of a River Rat (Guest Article)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig explains his river techniques and lures.

• The Truth About Light Tackle (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Craig DeFronzo
  Craig discusses why light tackle is so effective for bass fishing.

• Umpqua One-Eye (Guest Article)
  by Mike Keizer
  Mike shares a very special trip on Oregon's Umpqua River.

• Underneath It All (Guest Article)
  by Duane Richards
  DR talks about fishing beyond the obvious.

• Understanding River Smallies in the Fall (Guest Article)
  by Bill Schultz
  Bill explains how to find fall smallies.

• The Upper Potomac River
  by Barbara Fricke
  Barbara explores this wonderful smallmouth resource in detail.

• Using Winter Downtime Productively (Guest Article)
  by Michael E. Little
  Use your winter downtime to prepare for the upcoming season.

• Wading for Smallmouths (Guest Article: Forum)
  by Ryan Williams
  Ryan shares a story about a special wading trip.

• Warm Water Discharges and Spring Influence (Guest Article)
  by Jeff "Yakfish" Little
  Jeff explains how to find hot spots for winter fishing.

• Weightless Soft Plastics (Guest Article)
  by Duane Richards
  Duane gives you a brief "how-to" for fishing soft plastics weightless.

• Who Are Those Guys? (Guest Article)
  by Dave Motes
  Our fish and why we love them.