Bass fishing tips from Bassmaster Elite anglers and other bass fishing experts. Learn about fishing tackle, rods, reels and techniques to help you catch more bass.
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Searching for bait balls when temps drop
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Alex Wetherell discusses two soft plastics he uses around his home in Connecticut and down south when the calendar hits December. Balls of bait equal…
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Wintertime bass fishing in Florida
If you’re looking for a place to fish this winter, consider Florida. Our state is saturated with lakes, rivers, ponds and streams, and nearly all offer good angling opportunities …...
Big fish and wintertime flippin’
We’re rapidly approaching the prespawn period in the South, a time when I lock my flippin’ rod in my hands and go big bass hunting. I’m talking about those southern...
Taku Ito reveals how to make secret bait marinade
Shown here is the recipe for the secret marinade pro Taku Ito uses to top the Elite leaderboards.
Forward-facing cranking
I’m not one of the guys who refuse to use forward-facing sonar. I have to master it to be competitive. I’m not good with this technology yet, but I’m beginning...
Day on the lake: Marc Frazier
See the latest Day on the Lake feature with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Marc Frazier.
Critical adjustments to changing fall conditions
During late fall in the Southeast, the most important thing to consider is water temperature. That will dictate your approach because fish behavior changes dramatically with these changing conditions. It...
The DeBAIT: Fluorocarbon vs. braid for a buzzbait
Bass fishing is full of debatable topics. When you’re standing around a bass boat or hanging out at the tackle store with your fishing buddies, these are things that are...
Quirky tactics for winter bass
When winter grips the country, bass anglers feel a bit hamstrung when it comes to lure choices.
Don’t miss this glidebait window
There’s a window of opportunity going on right now in much of the country. It’s a short transition between fall and winter. Even in the South, we’re seeing cooler nights...
My favorite approach for fall largemouth
I love it when the weather starts to cool in the early fall. The days get shorter, and the leaves begin to turn colors and fall to the ground. This signals...
Land of Giants: Bundle up tight
Though some see the winter months as a good time for hot chocolate and a roaring fire, anglers willing to brave the elements can score a personal best The start...
Autumn is for old-school power fishing
There’s no doubt that forward-facing sonar has greatly impacted our sport and the fishing industry. But fall is a great time to get away from this technology and hammer bass...
Redfish: Wading winter waters
The popular motivational statement encourages: “Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.” Now, replace “ship” with “tide,” then replace “swim” with “wade” and you have...
