Bass Basics

Don't know how to fish? This is the place to learn how to catch bass and improve your skills.

Beginner's Tacklebox: Matt Herren

Experienced Elite Matt Herren fills a tacklebox with lures perfect for beginning anglers.

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Gustafson's swimbait tips for beginners

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It started on the bank

How Latimer makes a Texas rig

Beginner's Tacklebox: Destin DeMarion

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Knot tying tips from Florida's FWC

Beginner's Tacklebox: Tyler Rivet

“With spinning gear, you can get greater distance, and reach different fish than when you use a baitcaster.” Kayla favors the spinning reel for distance and lure control, especially when the wind blows toward her. Carl prefers a baitcaster for its accurac

Jocumsen's shore fishing basics

Ice fishing, beyond the basics

Bass Basics: Where can I go fishing?

By Keith Sutton

Thanks to the internet, finding good fishing spots can be easier than ever.

How to build a Carolina Rig

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Bassmaster Opens angler Brian Latimer shows the process for putting together a classic bass fishing combination — the Carolina rig.

Beginner's Tacklebox: Wes Logan

Get a look at the lures that Elite Wes Logan recommends for anglers just getting started in bass fishing.

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Bass Basics: What do I fish for?

By Keith Sutton

Beginning anglers often start out fishing from shore on small freshwater lakes, ponds and streams.

Beginner's Gear: Ego Floating Bait and Shell Net

By Justin Brouillard

What is it? Ego Floating Bait and Shell Net What sets it apart? Although undersized for quality bass or other larger fish, the Ego Bait and Shell Net is the perfect net...

Frazier's top farm pond baits

See the lures that Bassmaster Elite Series pro Micah Frazier uses when pond fishing on his family's Georgia farm.

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Beginner's Gear: Berkley Trilene XL

By Justin Brouillard

What is it? Berkley Trilene XLWhat sets it apart? Berkley Trilene has been the go-to fishing line for both beginner and avid anglers for years, and the XL Series is now both stronger and...

Beginner's Gear: Plano Take Me Fishing Tackle Box Kit

By Justin Brouillard

What sets it apart? The Take Me Fishing Tackle Box Kit is the perfect outfit for the young angler as it includes the basics for getting started fishing while allowing the space to add more...

Lowen's ultimate beginner setup

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Elite pro Bill Lowen shares his favorite rod setup for new anglers looking to enter the world of recreational fishing.

Beginner's Tacklebox with Quentin Cappo

See lures that Elite Quentin Cappo picked for a tacklebox perfect for any beginning angler.

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Lester's fishing tips for kids

By Alan McGuckin

Brandon Lester lends some advice to parents who might be taking their children fishing for the first time.

Snowden's weedless fluke

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Brian Snowden shares a spring tip for fishing with a weedless fluke.

Beginner's Gear: Removable Split-Shot Sinker

By Justin Brouillard

What sets it apart? The Eagle Claw Removable Split-Shot Sinker is a reusable lead weight that comes in seven different sizes. Eagle Claw makes it easy to stock up on this...