It’s all in the head
Ask a bass fisherman who cut his teeth on a clear water lake to name his go-to lure the one he turns to when he can't catch a fish on anything else — and the odds are he'll quietly say it's a leadhead jig teamed with some kind of plastic body.
Jerkbaits, rocks and grass
Now that jerkbaits have become established as essential bass lures, a consensus exists among many respected anglers regarding when and where to cast these baits for optimal success.
Logbooks for bass
Today, many successful fishermen take full advantage of current technology to efficiently record, organize and retrieve vital information that can pay big dividends in the present and future.
Going solo for river smallmouth
Read how kayaks and one man inflatable pontoon boats are becoming the latest rage among smallmouth bass fishermen.
Finessing creature baits
Soon after large creature baits proved their stuff, lure makers introduced downsized versions. Do they measure up to their larger predecessors?
Tactics for high-pressure lakes
For many Bassmasters, competing in tournaments is what bass fishing is all about. Every angler with a competitive streak, whether he fishes against other members of his local bass club or on the pro circuit, dreams of scoring a great catch in a tournament and ending up in the winner's circle.
How to fish river lakes
While bass living in those waters have the same basic needs, catching them requires an understanding of the differences in how fish live and feed in such dissimilar environments.
Marty Stone’s finesse flippin’ strategy
Marty Stone explains 'finesse flippin' which has served him well in tournaments.
Weighting soft jerkbaits
Tommy Martin adapts his bait to meet the needs of the fish, that's how you stay in this business as long as he has.
Shad fetish
Spring through fall, Echols tunes in to shad movements to stay in touch with feeding bass. He targets high spots next to creek and river channels. Here bass feed on suspended shad that roam over sloping bottoms and ledges.
