Fishing Resources
The Tyler's Reel Fishing blog is your unfair advantage on the water. Every article delivers hard-earned tactics, gear that actually performs, and real fishing knowledge broken down so you can use it on your next trip. Beginner or seasoned angler, there's no fluff here — just the stuff that gets fish in the boat!
Learn To Fish Creature Baits - Masterclass
Creature baits are one of the most versatile lures in bass fishing — they work on a Texas rig, on the back of a jig, as a chatterbait trailer, and in everything from 6 inches of water to 30 feet deep. But most anglers who struggle with them are getting one or more of five fundamentals wrong. This masterclass fixes that.
How To Fish Grass For Bass - The Ultimate Guide
Bass live around grass. From 6 inches of water to 35 feet deep, aquatic vegetation is where bass eat, hide, and call home. But not all grass is the same — and knowing the difference between good grass and bad grass, shallow grass and deep grass, matters as much as the lure you tie on. This is a full breakdown of the science behind aquatic vegetation and exactly which lures to throw in each situation.
Spinnerbait vs Chatterbait for Bass Fishing
The spinnerbait and the chatterbait look similar, kind of sound similar, and get lumped into the same "reaction bait" bucket by most anglers — but they are not the same...
Easy vs Hard Swimbaits for Bass Fishing
Hard swimbaits like the Throwback Wake Walker LT produce multiple bites per outing and reward aggressive retrieves. Soft paddletail swimbaits like the CHR demand patience, the right lake, and serious...
The Best Lure In Bass Fishing
Most anglers don't take the drop shot seriously — we only throw it in extreme cold or heat. But I was wrong. Tournament pros are using drop shots year-round, and...
Springtime Bass Fishing Masterclass
Spring is the single best time to catch the biggest bass of your life — but only if you understand where the fish are in the spawn cycle and adjust...
February Bass Fishing Lures To Catch Fish Now
February bass fishing can swing from frustratingly slow to absolutely incredible — and the difference almost always comes down to one thing: water temperature. This guide organizes the best February...