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: How Patrick Walters won Lake Murray
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, three-time Elite Series Champion Patrick Walters gives the details of his approach at Lake Murray. Walters relied on a few baits throughout the week to…
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Minn Kota Quest for the Catch: Downey at St. Johns River
Elite pro Bob Downey shares electronics tips that succeeded fishing the St. Johns River in Florida.
How to reignite schooling bass
I notched a top 20 finish at the recent Lake Murray Elite Series tournament by casting to schooling bass that were feeding on blueback herring. I caught 13 of the...
1-Minute Angler: Jocumsen’s line-through swimbait
Bass shaking your swimbait free? Try this rigging hack from Bassmaster Elite Series pro Carl Jocumsen.
5 money-saving line tips
Sunline pros Clark Wendlandt and Pat Schlapper share five tips for choosing the right line and how to save money. Links:OverwatchAssassinFC SniperShooterSokomakiSunline knots
Day on the Lake: Jacob Foutz
See young Elite Jacob Foutz fish a mystery lake in the latest Day on the Lake feature.
Reehm’s three baits for bream beds
See a three-lure lineup set for targeting bass settled on bream beds in the spring and summer months.
Don’t overlook mats in the springtime
I’m in Florida competing in back-to-back Elite Series tournaments, and I’m seeing a lot of matted grass. I believe more than one Elite pro will finish in the Top 10...
Go Outside: Fishing rocks in the Spring
Join Go Outside angler Josh Butts as he shares insights into spring fishing tactics on Neely Henry Lake for beginners.
Recuperating with Florida’s bass
I’m writing this the day before the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Florida’s Harris Chain gets underway. Thankfully, we have Wednesday off after the practice days. I’m still recuperating from...
1-Minute Angler: Shryock’s DIY reel cover hack
You won’t believe this easy DIY hack for protecting reels, lines and baits stored in a rod compartment. Watch Bassmaster Elite Series pro Hunter Shryock demonstrate.
Land of giants: Eyeing the spawn
Depending on what part of the country you are fishing, bass could be in any or every phase of the spawn right now. Elite pros break down each While April may...
1-Minute Angler: Jocumsen’s drop-shot rigging tip
Watch how Bassmaster Elite Series pro Carl Jocumsen rigs a drop shot two different ways: Texas rig and with hook exposed for better hook sets.
Day on the Lake: Trey McKinney
I have seen the future of competitive bass fishing, and his name is Trey McKinney. This lanky kid from southern Illinois fishes with the skill and confidence of the most...
