Here are some common beliefs in the current fishing pantheon, followed by our opinions of them.

Field & Stream Talks Big Bass with Siemantel

Riley B. Cooper of Oklahoma City, Okla. wrote: "Re: the BBZ – excellent article. The idea of the fish coming to the lure instead of the usual lure to the fish makes sense. I think this happens with some other types of baits, especially rattling baits. It would be interesting to know if the effect of water displacement from a large swimbait has as much "sound" as a smaller rattlebait.

Your idea of fishing uphill gives angling from shore a certain advantage if casts can be fanned out from shore without a boat's shadow. Do you agree that there is a certain advantage to this?

You can lead fishermen to big-bass water, but you can't make them think. Everyone wants the tip, the tactic, the inside deal to angling success - but it isn't that easy. Big bass or otherwise, your success hinges on acquiring - and understanding - a compendium of knowledge. Whether these are tidbits or big-picture strategies, they're all pieces of a much larger and more intricate puzzle.

No big-bass system – no new program for consistently catching big fish – can rest itself on false assumptions. Therefore, we continue our effort to convince readers they need to rethink their entire approach to catching big fish. Here are some common beliefs in the current fishing pantheon, followed by our opinions of them.

Anyone who has ever picked up a rod has done so with one thought: To catch a big one. While this intent may be refined, reworked or seemingly tossed aside from time to time, there exists in every angler a lingering thought that the next cast might produce a big fish.

FEATURE ARTICLE: TOP 40 BASSERS

California’s Top 40 Bassers From The Last 30 Years

BY GEORGE KRAMER/SPECIAL TO WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWSPublished: Nov 17, 2016

https://www.wonews.com/t-FeatureArticle_Top40Bassers_111716.aspx

This weeks BBZ "Shout Out Sunday" goes to the Franquez Emigdio! Work all day, fish all night and then do it all over again. How much sleep do you really need?