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Rowboat Bass Fishing for Big Fat Hidden Largemouth

Posted on July 29, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos In The Field Fishing Videos

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Good morning brothers. I’ve been gone for a bit – traveling (and fishing) with family, writing for a few new outlets, and just being blessed...

Be a FLEXIBLE Fisherman… It Pays Off! (Bass Fishing After a Storm)

Posted on May 29, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos In The Field Fishing Videos

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The jon boat was finally ready, loaded, and trailing behind me as I sped toward my favorite canal....

Versatile Bank Fishing: 1 Bait 2 Ways for Largemouth Bass in Midwest Ponds

Posted on May 24, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos In The Field Fishing Videos

It’s early – but not too early – as you stand on the bank of the pond. To the novice, it looks empty. Calm. Still....

Canal Fishing for Big Bass (Simple Largemouth Bait)

Posted on April 23, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos In The Field Fishing Videos

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*pop* *pop* *pop-pop* *POP* The rhythmic sound of what seemed like hundreds of topwater strikes made the hair on the back of my neck stand...

Big Swimbaits. Big Bass.

Posted on April 22, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Lure Reviews Guests & Contributors

Huddleston Deluxe 8 Inch Rainbow Trout Big Swimbait

Are you looking to up-size your swimbait artillery? The Huddleston Deluxe 8″ Rainbow Trout is a big bait that calls out the heaviest bruisers to...

Midwest Smallmouth Strategies (Early Spring Bass Fishing)

Posted on March 17, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Learn to Fish Rivers & Streams Learn to Fish Series

Good morning brothers. I’ve got the itch. No, not one that requires a cream or ointment or a salve… I got bass itches. (You should...

Bank Fishing

Posted on February 26, 2025 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos In The Field Fishing Videos

Good morning brothers. Are you tired of the cold yet? Tired of the wind? The chapped lips? The dark dinners? Heart-attack shoveling? Split fingers? The...

How to Lubricate a Spinning Reel (Oil & Grease Step by Step Fishing Tutorial)

Posted on December 12, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Projects

WARNING: Skipping gear maintenance is the fastest way to ruin a fishing trip. (Don’t ask me why I know this…) Good evening brothers. You’ve likely...

Ebike Fishing (Best Ebike for the Money)

Posted on December 6, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques The Minimalist Fisherman

Good morning brothers. It’s been a minute. As we close in on the (bitter, cold, dark) end of 2024, I find myself following the traditional...

Fishing is Built for Memory Making

Posted on August 5, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Becoming a Better Fisherman (Reflections on Fishing) In The Field Fishing Videos

Good morning brothers! I hope that you have experienced the tightest of lines this season so far. We’re well into the “dog days” now in...

Catch MORE BASS with The 80/20 Rule (not what you think…)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques In The Field Fishing Videos

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Good morning brothers. It’s raining here in the Midwest. Rained yesterday, too… and the day before that. Honestly, it doesn’t seem like it’s stopped raining...

Winter Investments for Bigger Bass

Posted on April 4, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Midwest Outdoors

This article originally ran in Midwest Outdoors Magazine.Please support them. Click here to set up your subscription, or add your email to receive their Free...

2024: The Return… and Writing for Midwest Outdoors

Posted on April 2, 2024 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Becoming a Better Fisherman (Reflections on Fishing) Midwest Outdoors

Good morning brothers. I hope that all of you are having a great 2024! I’ve been quiet lately and wanted explain why… Last year, one...

Illinois Bass Fishing During Post Spawn (Tough Bite Tips)

Posted on December 31, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Fishing Videos

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Good morning brothers. Isn’t it amazing how much a body of water – or more importantly, the bite – can change from day to day?...

How To Catch Your Next PB (Personal Best)

Posted on November 17, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Becoming a Better Fisherman (Reflections on Fishing)

Good morning brothers. Here’s a fun question: will Minimalist Fishing lead to your next personal best? Yes. Full stop. Why Does Minimalist Fishing Leads to...

Ron D’s Bait Modifications: V1

Posted on November 17, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Reader Feedback

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Good morning brothers. Periodically readers will contact me to share tips, tricks, strategies – even send me physical gear and lures for use & review....

Vintage Fishing Ads: A Stroll Down Memory Lane

Posted on November 17, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing The Fishing Archives

Good Morning Brothers! First & foremost, I own nothing on this page. It’s a collection of fishing ads plucked from social media sites, forums, plus...

Best Baits for Midwest Bank Fishing (Top 3 List)

Posted on November 16, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

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Good morning brothers! Have you ever stopped to think about the baits you would pack to fish from the bank if you had to limit...

How Much is TOO MUCH to Spend on Fishing Gear??

Posted on October 31, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Becoming a Better Fisherman (Reflections on Fishing)

Good morning brothers. Please note: my wife did not secretly write this article… truthfully, she doesn’t really say anything about my fishing expenditures… because she...

2 Topwater Fishing Secrets: Dingers vs Frogs?!

Posted on October 7, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Fishing Rigs & Mods

Good morning brothers. Today, I’m going to let you in on a little secret for packing light and fishing mucky water. Well, 2 secrets actually…...

The 5-Minute Jerkbait Guide for BIG BASS by Rick Vogelbacher

Posted on October 4, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Reader Feedback

Good morning, brothers. Have you ever struggled to keep up with something? I have, and to be honest – I’m having a rough go of...

MONSTER BASS at Snapping Turtle Pond!

Posted on August 26, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos

Good morning brothers. So, I have these hooks… and they are vicious looking little dudes… but, I haven’t been able to find a good use...

3-Second Fishing Rod Holder (Very Clever Product)

Posted on August 18, 2023 by AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing Fishing Videos

Good morning brothers! I am happy to report that my ridiculous nose-infection has dropped back down, from 100% swollen to about 12%. So, that means...