Northern Regional Fishing Prime Time

Unlock a simple finesse strategy that can help you catch every smallmouth in the school before the bite shuts down. In this quick tip, learn how strategic bait selection, presentation, and fish management can keep a school fired up and producing longer. Check out he exact gear and baits used below!

Learn how to target shallow-water smallmouth with proven techniques from Great Lakes Finesse. In this quick tip, discover how the right combination of finesse presentations can help you maximize opportunities and catch more northern smallmouth when they're feeding shallow. Shop the complete lineup of Great Lakes Finesse baits and tackle at Tackle Warehouse, and find more expert bass fishing tips on our website.

Jeff Gustafson teams up with Northland Tackle to break down the 3 essential baits every angler needs for fishing up north. From clear-water smallmouth on rocky shorelines to grassy flats, these proven choices are built to consistently get bites in tough northern conditions

Jeff Gustafson breaks down the full Northland Tackle Smeltinator family of jigheads and explains how he uses them to target northern smallmouth fishing. From finesse minnow presentations on clear natural lakes to larger swimbaits for aggressive fish, each Smeltinator model is built to match your favorite baits and any conditions

Targeting northern bass around grass, this tip breaks down how to fish a jig tight to outside and inside grass edges—and why short, precise pitches with a subtle shake-and-lift retrieve consistently produce more bites once you dial in their depth.

Looking to cover water and get bigger bites up north? This tip breaks down when a swim jig shines in ultra-shallow grass, pads, and cattails—and how to fish it effectively.