The smell of success
We can use the right-sized jig, choose the ideal trailer, match colors to water clarity and local forage, but still find the fish snubbing our presentations. For covering water and...
Florida bassin’ helps warm up winter
It seems like half of the bass fishing world goes to Florida this time of year. And why not? Most of the country is languishing in cold or unpredictable weather...
Beginner’s guide to bank fishing at Logan Martin Lake with Josh Butts
As the seasons shift, beckoning the early whispers of spring, there’s a nostalgic pull towards the simple joys of fishing from the bank. It’s a timeless venture, one that many...
Tackle systems: Cold weather jerkbaits
As you read this, bass in the South are preparing for the spawn. They’re staging in key locations adjacent to their intended bedding areas and, on warmer days, the males...
Shake off the January blues
January can be a dreadful month for some anglers. You’ve dealt with the holidays, the weather is unpredictable and it’s still a couple of months from the good springtime fishing....
Tricky turns of a wintertime warmup
When a warm front slides across Northern fisheries, it’s certainly good for anglers. But, does that inspire bass to bite? Elite Series pros debate the scenario and offer guidance on...
Finding bass in winter
Before Grand Lake went off limits for the Bassmaster Classic, I spent a few days there in late December. Pre-practice conditions were pretty cold, but the bite was so good...
1-Minute Angler: Shryock’s all seasons crankbait box
See Elite pro Hunter Shryock’s selection of crankbaits for fishing in any season.
Tips for winter fishing
Before I started fishing for a living, I didn’t fish in the winter much at all. Part of the reason was I hunted from November through January, and the tournament...
Cold water spinnerbaiting
Bladed jigs and other lures have drawn attention away from the spinnerbait. But the spinnerbait is still one of the most effective and iconic bass lures ever created due to...