Spoons like the venerable old Silver Minnow have enjoyed continuous popularity in certain regions of the country, often being associated with specific bodies of water--Lake Okeechobee, for instance--but many bass fishermen have abandoned these simple lures in favor of "sexier baits." After all, a spoon is a tool that dates back to the stone age.

Western bass pro and veteran lecturer Rich Tauber is fond of saying that most lures catch more fishermen than they do fish. However, last year Rich...

Get Wrapped for success by Dan Mathisen
		With the growth of bass fishing more and more anglers are starting to look for better ways to offer exposure for their sponsors and businesses. Over the last f...
Be “Odd” to Catch More Bass by Marc Marcantonio
		I’ll bet you have a favorite fishing spot, or maybe a favorite lure. You know, like that old rickety dock on your “secret” lake that always kicks out a bass or...
BW The “GUTS” of Fishing the Darthead by Dave Rush
		Having won more money on Spotted Bass reservoirs with a darthead than any other technique, you can bet that Dave Rush will always have a couple on his deck and...

Sumner Lake is rests at an elevation of 4,306 feet. The lake has 4,500 surface acres.

This sparkling blue lake with a rocky shoreline and gently rolling hillsides of juniper provides a refreshing change from the flat grasslands of New Mexico's eastern plains. Sumner Lake State Park offers fishing for a variety of species including, bass, crappie and channel catfish, and is a winter haven for migrating waterfowl. The lake is busiest during summer months.

Fishing, Campsites with and ...

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