Special worms for special conditions
Nixon — probably more than any other pro — firmly believes specific worm features such as tail design, overall bulkiness, and length are the real keys that determine the lure's effectiveness in specific situations.
Catching winter largemouths in clear lakes
"Winter is one of my favorite times, especially for clear man-made reservoirs."
Competitive wisdom
Mark Davis had to make a major change due to the weather, but it worked to his advantage to win the 2004 Bassmaster Tour on Table Rock.
A guide to precision cranking
Think you know how deep your crankbaits run? Odds are, you don't.
Trailer hook tricks of the pros
Scott Rook, professional angler from Arkansas, recalls numerous examples of how trailer hooks have helped improve his catch rate, but none are as memorable as what he and other pros...
Ponds: Bassing basics; bassin’s best
Many farm ponds offer fantastic bass fishing. They are scattered from coast to coast. A big percentage are overlooked and underfished.
Float trippin’ for smallmouth
It's no wonder so much attention has been devoted to such classic smallmouth lakes as Champlain, St. Clair, Dale Hollow and Pickwick. Those big bodies of water surrender some truly monster-size bass.
How to invent a bass lure
If you can figure out what the fish like, and you can't buy it, you might just have to develop it yourself.
A new spin on baitcaster chores
Woo Daves recalls his early days as a professional bass angler and the role spinning rods played in tournaments back in the 1970s. Essentially, they had no role. Baitcasters were the rage, and few professional bass anglers used spinning rods for much of anything.
