Beginner's Tacklebox with David Fritts
Bass fishing for beginners
Are you just beginning your journey to the Elite Series and competing in the Bassmaster Classic? You've come to the right place. This page is for those who are still learning the basics of catching bass.
The Texas Rig: Part 4, Variable Changes
The Texas Rig: Part 4, Variable Changes
We’ve discussed selecting the right hook and weight for a Texas-rig setup, but there are preferences when it comes to weight types, beads and stoppers.Lead vs. tungstenThere’s a great deal of hype...
The Texas Rig: Part 3, Weight Selection
The Texas Rig: Part 3, Weight Selection
We’ve discussed selecting the right hook for a Texas-rig setup, but what about the correct nose weight?WeightWith any Texas-rig setup, you need to start with a bullet-shape slip sinker or nose...
The Texas Rig: Part 2, Hook Selection
The Texas Rig: Part 2, Hook Selection
The right style hook is essential to successful Texas rigging, here are some styles to consider in Part 1.Which ones work best?There are three basic types of hooks that I would recommend: straight...
The Texas Rig: Part 1, Hook Style
The Texas Rig: Part 1, Hook Style
The Texas rig is the all-terrain vehicle of bass fishing, you can throw the Texas rig at any time, any place and any situation. Historically, the term “Texas rig” or “Texas rigging” is used when...
Beginner's Tacklebox with Brandon Palaniuk
Beginner's Tacklebox with Brandon Palaniuk
See the selections that Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brandon Palaniuk deems ideal for a beginning bass angler.
Learning to skip to it
Learning to skip to it
Skipping a jig with baitcasting equipment is not easy. But learning this trick — and knowing exactly where to employ it — will make you a more successful bass angler.
How to tie a Carolina rig
How to tie a Carolina rig
The Carolina rig is a good option for when the fish go to deeper waters.
