Bass Articles & Guides

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides from FishUSA anglers.

Matt Becker · September 2, 2026

Best Urchin Bait Storage Box

Urchin baits get destroyed in standard tackle trays — the tentacles get crushed, bent, and deformed before you make a ca...

Jason Sealock · August 28, 2026

How to Choose the Right Bass Fishing Rod

Bass fishing rods come in a wider range of powers, actions, tapers, and lengths than any other freshwater species. This...

Jason Sealock · August 27, 2026

Bait Finesse System vs. Spinning Gear: Which Setup Do You Need?

BFS is not a replacement for spinning gear — it never was. Both systems have situations where one clearly outperforms th...

FishUSA Staff · August 24, 2026

The Best Bass Fishing Retrieval Methods for Different Lures & Conditions

Lure choice is only half the equation. The real difference-maker is how you move that lure — your cadence, speed, pauses...

FishUSA Staff · August 13, 2026

Best Fish Attractants: Proven Scents, Gels, and Cures That Trigger More Bites

Scent can be the final trigger. Scent is often the final trigger. The right attractant masks human odor, mimics natural...

FishUSA Staff · August 13, 2026

Best Topwater Lures for Bass: Walkers, Poppers, Frogs, and Buzzbaits

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, a...

FishUSA Staff · August 10, 2026

Best Flipping Rod, Reel & Line Setup for Bass Fishing

Flipping and pitching into heavy cover is one of the highest-percentage ways to catch big bass — but the setup has to be...

FishUSA Staff · August 10, 2026

Best Dropshot Setup for Bass Fishing

The dropshot catches largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass year-round — but only when the setup is dialed in. Major L...

FishUSA Staff · August 5, 2026

The Best Rod, Reel & Line Setup for Urchin Baits

Urchin-style soft baits demand a specific setup to get the most out of their action — the right rod power loads and snap...

Jason Sealock · July 1, 2026

Creek Fishing Guide: Modern Tips for Bass, Trout & Small Streams

A lot of us grew up fishing creeks. The scaled-down nature of small streams teaches you to be efficient on the water whi...

FishUSA Staff · June 3, 2026

Best Senko Colors for Bass Fishing: A Complete Guide

The right Senko color can be the difference between a limit and getting skunked. Water clarity, light conditions, and th...

FishUSA Staff · May 29, 2026

Hook Size for Bass: A Complete Guide

Using the wrong hook size costs fish. Too small and you miss strikes; too large and you kill the action or make it hard...