Bushwhack Blog

Fishing tips, gear guides, and stories from the water

RSS Feed
How to Read Water for Fishing Without Electronics
Fishing TipsFly FishingBass FishingWater ReadingFreshwater FishingTrout Fishing

How to Read Water for Fishing Without Electronics

Learn how to read water for fishing using only visual cues — seams, current breaks, drop-offs, and shallow flats. A practical guide covering rivers and lakes for bass, trout, and walleye.

April 10, 2026 8 min read
Read
Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing: A Temperature-by-Temperature Field Guide
Fishing LogSpring FishingLure FishingBass FishingFreshwater Fishing

Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing: A Temperature-by-Temperature Field Guide

Pre-spawn bass fishing water temperature is the most important data point on the lake. Learn the four temperature windows, where bass stage, which lures to throw, and how to log your way to predicting the spawn on your home water.

April 8, 2026 5 min read
Read
Forward Facing Sonar for Beginners: Is LiveScope Worth It?
Fishing TipsFishing GearBass FishingFish FindersFishing Electronics

Forward Facing Sonar for Beginners: Is LiveScope Worth It?

Forward facing sonar has changed bass fishing forever — but is it worth it for the weekend angler? We break down how it works, what it costs, and how long it takes to learn, so you can decide if LiveScope or Mega Live belongs on your boat.

April 3, 2026 7 min read
Read
Spring Wacky Rig Bass Fishing Guide: Setup, Techniques & Seasonal Timing
Fishing TipsSpring FishingBass FishingWacky RigFinesse Fishing

Spring Wacky Rig Bass Fishing Guide: Setup, Techniques & Seasonal Timing

Master the wacky rig—the finesse technique that dominates spring bass fishing from pre-spawn through post-spawn. Learn setup, rigging variations, seasonal timing, and expert presentation tips to catch more bass when they're finicky.

April 2, 2026 6 min read
Read
5 Best Lure Patterns for Spring Bass Fishing (Proven Producers)
Spring FishingSeasonal FishingLure FishingBass FishingFishing Techniques

5 Best Lure Patterns for Spring Bass Fishing (Proven Producers)

Spring bass fishing requires the right lure selection. Discover the 5 most productive lure patterns for pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn bass that consistently trigger strikes in cold to warming water.

March 17, 2026 10 min read
Read

You've reached the end — 5 posts loaded