Two-time Bassmaster Classic winner Jordan Lee is known for utilizing current conditions instead of milking a bunch of historical areas on a lake. He remembers when keeping up with such current conditions required a lot of time and resources. “We used to put sticks in the ground at the waterline,
After Jordan Lee won his second Bassmaster Classic in 2018 at the age of 26, I asked him a question that had perplexed me about his back-to-back world titles. “How does a guy your age go to Conroe and Hartwell, (the sites of his two Classic wins) and beat a
Hey, Deep Dive crew—fall's here, and with it comes the year's lowest water levels. No heavy rains, cranked-up evaporation from cooling temps, and reservoirs drawing down for winter prep mean lakes are shrinking fast. But here's the upside: These drops concentrate baitfish like
As the dog days of summer drag on, bass anglers across the US know the struggle all too well. Water temperatures soar into the 80s or even 90s, turning lakes and reservoirs into warm baths that send fish into a sluggish stupor. Oxygen levels drop, metabolism slows, and those trophy
The fall turnover—two words that can make even experienced bass anglers groan. This annual phenomenon transforms productive lakes into seemingly barren waters overnight, leaving many fishermen scratching their heads. But understanding what's happening beneath the surface and knowing how to adapt can turn this challenging period into
Flick through your phone for a second. If you’re a serious bass angler, you probably have a folder stuffed with icons: one for weather, another for the moon phase, a third for tide charts, and maybe a few bookmarks to clunky government websites for lake levels. Each is a
August is a strange time for bass anglers. The summer sun is still beating down, the water is warm, and most of the fish seem glued to their deep summer haunts. But if you pay attention, you’ll start to see subtle changes that signal the first stages of the
You pull up to the boat ramp on a dead-calm morning. The water looks like glass, and most anglers are already writing off the day as a tough bite. But what if I told you that yesterday's 20 mph winds might have just set you up for one
Every serious angler knows the mantra: “the wind is your friend.” It’s a piece of wisdom passed down through generations. But if we're being honest, some days the wind feels more like a bully than a buddy. It can turn a calm morning into a white-knuckled boat
Every serious bass angler has a pre-trip ritual. We check the weather, study our maps, and tie on a few confidence baits. But there's one critical piece of the puzzle that many anglers overlook, simply because it’s always been a pain to find: the lake level. Is
Summer is here, and for bass anglers, that means long days on the water and the potential for some of the most explosive fishing of the year. But summer also brings its own set of challenges. Hot, sunny conditions can make bass lethargic and send them seeking refuge in deeper,
Every seasoned bass angler knows that water clarity is a critical piece of the puzzle. It dictates lure choices, presentation strategies, and even the areas of the lake fish are likely to hold. At Deep Dive, we've developed a groundbreaking solution: highly detailed Water Clarity maps for 170