A few days after the tryouts my mom got an email that I had made the team! I showed up to the first practice. We mostly talked about the tournament and what positions we would be playing. To my surprise the coach assigned me to be goalie! I talked to him after the practice and he said that he wasn’t going to call me back to be on the team but then he was talking to my all star coach […]
There are two basic types of reels that are offered by Castaway that can be put on a rod, but which one is right for you? A baitcaster reel will work well with monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid line varieties. It is typically used by more advanced fishermen because the technique used is a lot more intricate and requires more finesse than a typical spinner reel. If the technique is not executed correctly the line can easily get knotted. You have […]
Selecting a spinning bass fishing rod to purchase can be a daunting task when you don’t know what you’re looking for, but in this article I’ll cover what to look for in a spinning bass fishing rod in order to find one that’s right for you. There are usually 4 criteria you want to look for when shopping for a spinning bass fishing rod; Power, Action, Length, and Composition. When shopping for a rod you are going to want to […]
The largemouth bass is one of the most popular game fish. The best thing you can do to ensure your success in catching bass throughout the year is to do a little research. When you know what bass like to eat, you’ll be more likely to catch them time after time. Today we’re going to discuss the diet of largemouth bass at their different stages that way, you’ll be able to catch them regardless of life stage. Young bass are […]
We’re currently in the dead of summer with some of the hottest temperatures, but we know that’s not going to deter people from casting a line. Relaxing by the water is a great way to spend those hot summer mornings and evenings. If you want to have success this summer with a spinnerbait, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to talk about this bait and how it can help you catch some bass. Spinnerbaits allow you to […]
Castaway Rods is committed to bringing great rods to their customers so that they can have better fishing experiences. This is also why we are back with a few more helpful tips that could potentially give you greater success during your May bass fishing excursions. Let’s check out the next tips that you can put into action. As we said in the last article, bass are going to be in different stages. However, most are going to have egg beds […]
May is right around the corner, and we want to help you get ready for some excellent bass fishing. Of course, in different areas of the country, you’ll find that situations may vary a bit, but bass are swimming. To better prepare yourself for the upcoming bass fishing situations, you’ll want to stick around for this series. Wherever you plan on fishing, you should take some time to learn about the spawning habits in the waters you’ll be fishing. You’ll […]
Largemouth bass fishing is super fun, but there are some tips that can make your experience even better. We’re back with a few more tips in the second part of this series. Let’s see what other bits of information can help this early spring fishing season. Be strategic with the bait that you are using. You’ll want to try and cover as much area as possible to see where precisely the largemouth bass are congregating at the moment. I would […]
Temperatures are starting to rise, which means that some of our best fishing experiences are about to happen. Spring is in the air, which means the bass are about to get active. Since water temperatures are warming up, we’re about to start seeing bass move from their deep hibernation homes up into shallower waters. Even though the bass are out more, this time of year fishing can still be a little tricky. We’re going to offer you a few tips […]
We’re back to talk more about when you should be using the flipping and pitching technique. We’ll discuss the actual process and a few other tips that can help you have the most success. We here at Castaway Rods can’t wait for you to add this skill to your bass fishing repertoire. You won’t always need to resort to flipping and pitching whenever you’re fishing bass. You’ll pull these techniques out whenever regular casting isn’t landing your line where it […]