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...
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Be a FLEXIBLE Fisherman… It Pays Off! (Bass Fishing After a Storm)
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....
Continue reading...Canal Fishing for Big Bass (Simple Largemouth Bait)
*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...
Continue reading...Midwest Smallmouth Strategies (Early Spring Bass Fishing)
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...
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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...
Continue reading...Winter Investments for Bigger Bass
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Continue reading...How To Catch Your Next PB (Personal Best)
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...
Continue reading...3-Second Fishing Rod Holder (Very Clever Product)
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...
Continue reading...Bass Fishing with Flukes: Two Nice Largemouth in the Early Evening
You know, I spend a lot of time writing for The Minimalist Fisherman so that I can share my personal development as an angler. This...
Continue reading...ElaZtech Damage to Other Plastics & Baits (Examples)
The Ned Rig is super popular right now – and while it is a great presentation, it’s not magic. We’ve already discussed some of the...
Continue reading...Sébile Pivot Frog vs. Strike King KVD Sexy Frog
First and foremost, I want to hit the most important point: It’s pronounced SUH-BEEL… as in Patrick SUH-BEEL… … you uncultured swine! To tell you...
Continue reading...VMC Weedless Wacky Hook + 4″ Strike King Perfect Plastic Ocho
The mighty wacky rig. It’s one of those things that looks so silly… but it works so well. You see it in the water. Looking...
Continue reading...How to IMPROVE Your Ned Rig!
The Ned Rig is one of my all time favorite baits. It’s something that you need in your tackle box, and I can tell you...
Continue reading...How to Fish a Pond
Pond fishing is one of the most accessible ways to get into – or back into – fishing. Chances are there’s a pond nearby that...
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Well hello there, fellow fisherman. My name is AJ Hauser and I started The Minimalist Fisherman in 2019. It’s helped me become a better angler,...
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