More on Louie Stout

Prepping for Bull Shoals

Apr 12, 2013

After a relaxing family vacation in Florida, I’m back on the road and preparing for Bull Shoals while working with a couple of my sponsors.

3 keys to big spawners

Apr 2, 2013

“I've spent a lot of time studying big spawners,” says Bobby Lane. “These are tactics I've found to work all around the country — not just in Florida.”

Behind the scenes on Day One

Feb 22, 2013

Get a sneak peak at the action behind the cameras on Day One of the Bassmaster Classic.

3 keys to cold water flipping

Jan 23, 2013

When the water is cold and most anglers are fishing steep bluffs or deep water, Davy Hite is quite content to stay shallow and flip the cover.

Greg Hackney's 3 keys to better jig fishing

Jan 8, 2013

It’s rare that you’ll see Elite Series pro Greg Hackney without a jig rod lying on his boat deck.

Unlocking bass: 3 keys to cold water cranking

Jan 4, 2013

Most anglers know that crankbaits are effective during the prespawn. But what about during the cold, late winter period?

Unlocking Bass

Dec 16, 2012

3 keys to better cold-water jerkbaiting

3 keys to better A-rigging

Dec 6, 2012

Bassmaster Opens pro Jimmy Mason has three tips that will take your castable umbrella rig fishing to the next level.

The coolest bass rigs you aren't throwing

Nov 4, 2012

Whether you are facing pressured bass or just want to try something different, these rigs top the list.

5 mistakes deep crankers make

Oct 8, 2012

Deep diving crankbaits are a staple of professional anglers like Tim Horton who make their living on offshore structure. Follow these tips to improve your deep cranking.