Gear up for a quick release. A small net and good pliers will help you release fish unharmed. If you want to keep bass to eat, the best tasting fish are mid-sized and caught from cold water. Bass are ...

As this year draws to a close, it’s only natural that we start thinking about all the things we’re going to do to make next year better. As bass anglers, the better part often refers to our fishing.

In today’s 7-15–25 edition of The Starting Spot - ALL SUMMER BASS FISHING EDITION: -I got to ride along with Greg Hackney at the Classic this past spring and it was an amazing display of fishing ...

My first tournament was a team event with my brother, Craig. He is two-years younger than me and was way more dedicated to fishing before I ever was. He bought his first new boat before he was 18—a ...

The hot and humid months of summer always seem to transform bass fishing lakes into a downright mess — ­impoundments chock-full of supersize cabin cruisers, runabouts, and jet-skis. Once the sun goes ...

Outside of spring, there’s no better time to target smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass than the fall. As the summer heat fades away and the first few cool nights are ushered in, water temps ...

Discover proven tips for locating high-confidence bass fishing spots. Learn how to read water, spot patterns, and catch more trophy bass.

Anglers are finding success fishing from kayaks and specialized boats designed for shallow rivers. Popular artificial baits include Ned rigs, tubes, and swim baits, often in green pumpkin or natural ...