Bass are wonderful creatures. They have simple brains but their instincts are complex and their behavior can be difficult to read. Let’s explore the art of sight fishing for largemouth bass while on or near their nests, and in the process learn how to quickly determine if a bass is ready to be caught, is
by Don Allphin The primary spawning period for large and smallmouth bass on Lake Powell begins during either the new moon or full moon phase when the morning surface temperature hits 57 degrees. In 2010, the new moon phase was dominant in the Bullfrog, Halls, Wahweep, and the San Juan Arm of the Lake. Largemouth
by Don Allphin My name is Don Allphin and I am an entrepreneur. I am a writer, a real estate investor, a business consultant, photographer, and last but not least, a professional bass angler. Early last Summer I took 10 months off, got involved in local politics and ran for Mayor of my adopted hometown,
by Don Allphin For me, springtime on Utah Lake means quick, short fishing trips using a small boat ready to go at a moment’s notice, and sharing each adventure with a friend who is just as passionate about catching largemouth bass as I. Bob Johnson is a neighbor of mine who I met for the
by Don Allphin After a long, cold, and wet winter that included ice covering several bays in the Hite area, Lake Powell is finally warming up and promises incredible recreational opportunities in 2010. The lake level is nearly 10 feet higher than at this time last year, and with the upstream snowpack at close to
by Don Allphin Flaming Gorge is a fantastic fishery — perhaps the finest Utah has to offer. But wildlife biologists such as Ryan Mosley of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in conjunction with his counterparts on the Wyoming side of the state line, are truly walking a tight rope. While taking a few hours
by Don Allphin February 22, 2010 Most anglers pass through several stages in their fishing lives, and I am no different. When ice fishing was a new concept here in Utah, I was “Donnie on the spot,” excited be able to fish in the wintertime, and spent a lot of time learning the sport. Then,
by Don Allphin February 22, 2010 Readers sometimes get frustrated when they ask my advice on when, where, and how to catch fish through the ice. I tell them exactly what to do, the baits to use, the depths to try, and the structure to use to target the fish, but sometimes they still
by Don Allphin When Gary Winterton of “Hooked on Utah” invited me to accompany him on a little fly fishing adventure to the Green River last week, little did we realize that a wading trip would quickly turn into a full-blown float trip through the “A” section of the Green River from just under Flaming
by Don Allphin We live in a wonderful part of Utah. Reservoirs provide great opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends while cooling off during the hot, hot summer. However, every year boating accidents take several lives, and I believe most are preventable. For some reason, people don’t believe they need to wear