If you live or fish in region one (see map below), you already know we are late to the party. Here, the early pre-spawn can ...

Smallmouth are more visual feeders ... This is what makes dropshot baits, Ned rigs, and Marabou hair jigs very popular and effective for smallies on both northern and southern fisheries.

Getting There.  How big a fish gets depends on a lot of factors, from the size of the water to its type and quality amongst ...

Winter doesn’t show much sign of loosening up its icy grip. So, it’s a good time to reflect on things. An example is the ...

The Parson's Bass Battle open bass tournament on Lake Whitney is slated for Sunday, March 2, and 100% of net proceeds will ...

Easing along slowly with the trolling motor, we could see trout swirling on the surface chasing baitfish. The only question ...

He makes homemade lures. He creates unique outdoor art well ... His loyalty and passion for the Kankakee River surpasses no other. He is the smallmouth [bass] king and master of river knowledge.’’ ...

For 30 years, I was satisfied with tying my lures directly to the main line ... primarily in pursuit of Lake Erie smallmouth bass 15 or so years ago, I tried different tricks to add leaders ...

Swimbaits, stick baits, creature baits, crawfish imitators ... However, my favorite part of this technique is that it catches both largemouth and smallmouth the same. In the early summer, both bass ...

C hoosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels each have their strengths, and knowing when to use the ...