Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...

The idea of trying to catch post spawn bass often puts fear in the heart of many bass anglers. Frequently, you might hear "where did all the bass go?" at local boat launches and tackle shops. Be ...

Spring is the absolute best time of year to catch bass near the bank. Smallmouths, largemouths, and spotted bass all flood the shallows each spring to spawn. As part of their annual ritual, the bass ...

Pro angler Kelly Jordon said fishing slow, different size baits and getting off the beaten path are just some of the ways to be successful when a lake is crowded with bass fishermen fishing the spawn.

Jimmy Mason uses a shallow jerkbait like the Smithwick Rogue that dives just a few inches to a foot under the surface to catch spawning bass or get them to show themselves so he can catch them on ...

Bass fishing is just plain fun. But what’s the most fun way to catch them? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I hoped I would ...

Believe it or not, you can catch bass you can’t see. Take it from Greg Hackney. He just won a big tournament by blind-casting all around spawning areas, rather than just targeting bedding fish, which ...

Expert insights on bass behavior, proven tournament baits, and the best fishing spots for bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston, Florida. As anglers begin heading to the second event of the ...