Bass

Bass fishing rods come in a wider range of powers, actions, tapers, and lengths than any other freshwater species. This guide breaks down every variable — and how they work together — so you can match the right rod to the technique and fi …

BFS is not a replacement for spinning gear — it never was. Both systems have situations where one clearly outperforms the other. This guide cuts through the collector hype and breaks down exactly where each tool makes you a more efficient angle …

Lure choice is only half the equation. The real difference-maker is how you move that lure — your cadence, speed, pauses, and deflections. Raise a squarebill two inches, extend a jerkbait pause by two seconds, or rip a lipless free from grass a …

Scent can be the final trigger. Scent is often the final trigger. The right attractant masks human odor, mimics natural forage, and makes fish commit when they’re on the fence. This guide covers the best options across bass, crappie, panfish, t …

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, and produce big bites in shallow water. This guide highlights reliable walkers, poppers, frogs, prop baits, and buzzbaits. I explai …

Flipping and pitching into heavy cover is one of the highest-percentage ways to catch big bass — but the setup has to be right. Major League Fishing pro Matt Becker breaks down the exact rod, reel, line, and terminal tackle he relies on, and wh …

The dropshot catches largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass year-round — but only when the setup is dialed in. Major League Fishing pro Matt Becker breaks down the exact rod, reel, line, and terminal tackle he relies on, and why every compone …

Urchin-style soft baits demand a specific setup to get the most out of their action — the right rod power loads and snaps them correctly, the right line gives you the sensitivity to feel every twitch, and the right leader keeps your presentatio …

A lot of us grew up fishing creeks. The scaled-down nature of small streams teaches you to be efficient on the water while delivering some of the best scenery in fishing. This guide covers how to identify the right creek, gear up smart, read the wate …

The right Senko color can be the difference between a limit and getting skunked. Water clarity, light conditions, and the season all change what bass want to see. This guide breaks down the top Yamamoto Senko colors and exactly when to throw each one …

Using the wrong hook size costs fish. Too small and you miss strikes; too large and you kill the action or make it hard for bass to commit. This guide breaks down the right hook size for every major bass fishing technique — Texas rig, wacky rig …

As fishing pressure increases and competition tightens, the anglers gaining edges are reaching outside the conventional playbook. Here are four under-the-radar techniques — proven by tournament results and real catches — that most bass an …