Author Lee McClellan is an award-winning associate editor for Kentucky Afield magazine, the official publication of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. He is a life-long hunter and angler, with a passion for smallmouth bass fishing.
Articles by Lee McClellan:
- Spinning Reel Maintenance
Lee tells how to keep your spinning reel working like new with a little oil, grease and effort. - Smallmouth In The Snow
Lee says fishing for smallmouth in the snow can be very rewarding. He talks about reasons the smallmouth bite in the snow and lures to use to catch them. - Float Tube Fishing
Float tube fishing can be a great way to stay cool and catch fish in hot weather. Lee tells how to choose the right tube and the best baits to use for smallmouth fishing from a float tube. - Choosing the Right Fishing Rod
The right rod can make a lot of difference in your fishing. Lee explains what power and action of rods means and how to choose the right one for your type fishing. - Suspended Bass
Lee says catching suspended bass is tough but there are ways to catch them. He tells the depths to try and baits to use

