There may be a polar vortex freezing more than half the country right now, but don't lose heart, we'll be fishing soon enough. Granted, up here in Wisconsin, we won't be on open water for another ...

Try for black bass deep or shallow. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends bass fishing 15 to 20 feet deep with a jig and pig. Try spinner baits or top-water lures in shallow water.

If you’re a largemouth nut, you’re not waiting for the weather to turn balmy before hitting water. You’re looking for the best bass lures for early Spring—emphasis on early. You’re out there right now ...

When I was a kid, the only thing I ever wanted to be was a professional bass fisherman. On Saturday mornings while the others were watching cartoons, I would wake up, pour myself a bowl of Lucky ...

In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass isn't far behind. Growing up in the Midwest, and later the Shenandoah Valley ...

With forward-facing sonar (FFS) dominating so much of the bass-talk the past few years, the arrival of fall can be a satisfying return to “old-school” chunkin’ and windin’ among the extreme shallows ...

Catching fish on top-water lures can be so exciting that some anglers would rather catch one fish on a top-water than two or three down deep. Lures that splash and dance across the surface are ...

Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason: Accessibility. No matter where you live, there’s a strong possibility there are largemouths close by. Furthermore, you don ...

With Christmas just around the corner, this guide has everything you need to support your favorite bass angler's fishing passion. From noisy topwaters to slick soft plastics (and everything in between ...

Have a top-water lure tied on to catch striped bass. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said anglers report schools of striped bass feeding on the surface at the mouths of creek arms.

When the water temps drop, most lures fail—but the jerkbait excels. Learn the specific cadence and "dead-sticking" secrets that turn lethargic winter bass into aggressive strikers.