Spring….Battling Rain, Wind and Bass by joey monteleone | Feb 24, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingSpring…Battling Wind, Rain and Bass The 2017 calendar reads March 20th, the March equinox and spring officially begins. Prepare to push off the kayak into the wind, rain and more. Weather or Not – Rare are the days when the weather in the early months of the...
The Old Days and the New Ways by joey monteleone | Feb 12, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United StatesMany years ago it was normal to idolize the local phenomenal fisherman. You know that guy that always caught his limit, hung out at the boat dock with a stringer of fish and never failed to catch his limit. His every word was the “gospel” to aspiring anglers. Being...
Look, No Batteries Needed by joey monteleone | Jan 29, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesEach person for the most part carries all the tools necessary to launch and land. Launch the kayak and land fish that is. Every watch a fly fisherman wade a stream? Did you notice the absence of a depth finder? With the possible exception of a cell phone most decision...
Media Map by joey monteleone | Jan 13, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, MediaRadio, TV, the printed word, personal appearances, video, social media, all of these are part of the media blitz to promote sponsors, products and yourself. Self-promotion is listed last for a reason, your sponsors, their services and products should be the main goal...
Crankbait Confusion by joey monteleone | Jan 11, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Internationalisation, Rigging, United StatesPeek in the box of any bass kayak angler and it’s a sure bet that there will be a multitude of colors, size and lip shapes (or no lip) of traditional crankbaits and few other that could fall into that category. For the stand up or sit in kayaker you can cast and...
Hook, Line, and Sinker by joey monteleone | Oct 1, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team PostsHook, Line and Sinker If you live in “plastic paradise” you might take for granted the components in completing your favorite soft plastic bass rig. Picking each out, organizing them and creating a balanced set up is a critical factor to your catches. Lots of...
BIG BASS FISHING APPS by joey monteleone | Sep 17, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team PostsCommon sense clues to fishing feel baits for BIG bass Too often people seek technology for a common sense problem. There’s an app for that, real world common sense solutions. I describe it as “separating yourself from your senses”. Shut off your I-Phone, I-Pad and...
Getting the Edge on Bass by joey monteleone | Aug 30, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team PostsAlmost every creature does it. Our world is full of examples. Gamblers, tournament competitors and athletes all try to get it, it’s using the edge. To consistently catch bass in every kind of water, in each season and under all conditions, understanding the fish and...
Kayak catching smallmouth bass by joey monteleone | Jul 8, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team PostsI’ve fished for smallmouth bass all over North America. Smallmouth bass can be toughest fish to find. For many anglers the most common error is to approach smallmouth like largemouth bass. At times they will hit same artificial lures but make no mistake they live a...
All the Buzz by joey monteleone | Jul 1, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, InstructionalFor bass fishing there for me is a category called situational baits. Specific baits that work under certain weather, water conditions or seasonally, let me introduce you to the buzzbait. The appeal for bass is a raucous, whirling, gurgling surface intruder, for the...
Made in America: Custom Color JK Big Rig by joey monteleone | Jun 19, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team PostsMy thanks to the entire team at Jackson kayak in Sparta. I picked up my Big rig Friday June 13th and couldn’t be happier with the quality and look of the Red, White and Blue kayak (complete with stars). It’s because of folks like you that I get to live the American...
Biggest Errors for Bass Anglers by joey monteleone | Jun 11, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team PostsI’m an expert at losing BIG bass. While I’ve caught hundreds it came at a price. Think of a way to lose a trophy fish and I’ve done it. Here’s my list of the easiest and most common errors that can cost you that bruiser bass. Hope you can learn from my experiences and...
