Bucktail Bass
The bucktail lure is, what everyone knows as, the hair jig. It's been around forever and it's still effective but little used.
Bass Not on the Beds
Kevin VanDam explains why he prefers to fish prespawn or postspawn, and that not all bass spawn at the same time.
Patterns begin to emerge at Classic
Day Two of the 2008 Bassmaster Classic had some pros sharing the techniques.
Suspended Bass
Welcome to an untapped supply of bass in open water away from shoreline, structure and the maddening crowd
Weight Watchers
Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of tackle selection is choosing the size of weight to use for soft plastics rigging. Here, a Classic champion offers a heavy dose of advice on the subject
Dependable spring zones
These springtime hot spots won't necessarily hold winning strings of bass, but they should produce when things turn tough
Bass in the Deep Grass
Read how Charley Hartley, although not a psychic. seems to have extrasensory skills when it comes to finding bass.
Wacky jig offers crazy results
Japanese anglers are a remarkable group. In a land of highly pressured small lakes and fierce competition, they've produced some of the most enthusiastic and talented tournament anglers in the world. And, because of that pressure, limited access and competition, they're some of the most innovative, as well.
Bass Love Heavy Metal: Part 2
Blade baits are the second major category of heavy metal baits. Unlike jigging spoons, however, blade baits are not generally used to catch schooling bass. They're at their best when used against scattered bass.
