Bed fishing in muddy water
With heavy snowfalls through the winter, or extended rain across southern states, you can expect the annual spring ritual of sight fishing to be a challenge.
Choosing the right hook
Not only does the right hook increase the number of fish you put in the boat, it can also increase the number of bites that you get.
Increasing hookup ratio
In the search for the perfect plastic, many anglers overlook the fact that customizing their hook is just as important to finding success on the water.
Shallow cranking in cold water
As the water temperatures dip into the low 50s across much of the southern half of the United States, diehard bass anglers often turn their attention from shallow water to deep structure in order to catch winter bass.
Changing hooks
For most of us, changing the hooks out on a crankbait is typically an afterthought. Usually the thought of changing hooks occurs after a game-changing fish pulls off right at the boat.
Changing treble hooks
Elite Series pro Kevin VanDam shows you how to change out treble hooks.
Shallow cranking in cold water
Elite Series pro James Niggemeyer shares his tips for shallow cranking in cold water.
Timing at the Classic
Bass fishermen are fond of referring to "timing" as a key piece of a puzzle when breaking down a potential winning pattern.
Go with the blow
Find out what Michael Iaconelli does when it's windy, and learn how to cast into the wind.