Bass fishing for beginners
If you're new to bass fishing, the first thing you need to understand is your quarry — the beloved black bass!
20 tips for foul-weather fishing
Don't be a fairweather fisherman! Be prepared for whatever the weather holds with these tips from Elite Series pros.
Overcoming a slump
Slumps are a part of life for anyone who fishes competitively, even former Classic champ Mark Davis.
Sweet Home Guntersville
Former Classic champ Chris Lane offers three tips for fishing his home lake — Alabama's Lake Guntersville.
3 keys to big spawners
"Big Bass" Bobby Lane is an expert when it comes to taking giants during the spawning season.
Best time for early summer bass
Schedule your next fishing trip with the peak fishing times for May and June.
Tackle collecting 101
If you're a fisherman, you're likely a collector, too. Here are some tips on how you can take collecting to the next level.
Shaw’s 10 rules of sight fishing
Tips from the master of sight fishing, Shaw Grigsby, on upping your odds this spring.
Topwaters that don't fit the mold
Check out these unusual baits and the unorthodox methods the pros employ to catch bass with them.
Martens' five favorite hooks
Bass tackle guru Aaron Martens has a hook for every occasion. Here are his five favorites. Get hooked >
3 keys to cold water cranking
Elite Series pro John Crews wants you to be a better cold-water cranker.
Resolved: I will get organized
Has your gear taken over your garage? Here are some tips to fight back!
How clean is your reel?
If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're overdue for a thorough cleaning. Story I Photos
KVD says: Get cranking!
When bass and shad move into the backs of creeks, Kevin VanDam recommends throwing small cranks early.
KVD's 5 clues to fall
Don't miss Kevin VanDam's top five clues to knowing when and where to find bass this time of year.
4 rigs you should be throwing
Whether you are facing pressured bass or just want to try something different, these rigs top the list.
Video: Scott Rook's best fall tips
On The Livewell, Tommy Sanders gets Elite pro Scott Rook's best tips and top lure choices for fall.
KVD: It's spinnerbait time!
Power fishing master Kevin VanDam likes a spinnerbait for fall because you can cover water and fish fast.
Brauer's fall flippin' tips
Flipping and pitching master Denny Brauer fine tunes his strategy as the days start to shorten and waters start to cool.
Chris Lane's Frog Fishing 101
According to Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane, right now — today — is when you should be fishing the mats.
The 10,000-hour rule
Rookie of the Year Brandon Card wants to know how many hours you have spent practicing the craft of bass fishing.
Rainstorms fire up fishing
When forthcoming rainstorms send the barometer into a tizzy, Kevin VanDam gears up for the feeding frenzy.
Night moves
The Smallmouth Guru shares everything you need to know about fishing for smallies after dark. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Catch the summer buzz
Though a lot of anglers don't take them out until fall, buzzbaits can be just what you need to get a summer bite going.
Love those lunkers
With everyone catching limits, big bass are important to the Elites. Who's the best at catching them? Story I Photos
15 tips for organizing your boat
Save time and money with these tackle and boat organization tips from Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley.
A biologist's look at bass senses
Ever wonder how bass see, hear and feel in their world? We asked a fisheries biologist to find out. Part 1 I Part 2 I Part 3
Bassmaster's 100 Best Bass Lakes
The ultimate guide to the best bass fishing lakes in the United States. Photos I Story
Table Rock patterns
See how the Top 12 finalists at the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 unlocked Table Rock.
Drop shotting stumps
When bass begin their fall migration to the shallows, bust out your spinning tackle and tie on a drop shot.
Mac Daddy approach to the spawn
Kevin VanDam shares his tips for adapting lures and baits to better target spawning bass.
Vinson's 5 favorite jig trailers
Elite Series pro and jig trailer guru Greg Vinson shares his five favorite jig trailers.
Scroggins on stages of spawning
In Florida, where bass spawn for six months, fishermen learn to bed fish out of necessity.
Set your sights on the spawn
Aaron Martens will take any advantage he can get come the spawn. Here are some of his best tips.
Baits that dominated the Classic
Pros in the 42nd Bassmaster Classic used a wide array of baits and techniques but soft plastics dominated the event.
Lane's winning strategy
Big moves on the Red River were a key component to Chris Lane's Classic success. Photos I Story I Video
Flippin' and pitchin' the prespawn
No matter where you live, the bass are thinking about the spawn by now. Find out how to catch them from a master.
Jigs take the chill out of winter
This former Classic champ and AOY says you can leave most of your baits at home. All you need are jigs!
Resolved: I will get organized!
If your garage looks like a tackle shop exploded, then it's time to clean up your act.
Joe Everett's 4 tips for record bass
Try these tips from a man who has more lunkers to his credit than most of us can dream about.
KVD's take on the Alabama rig
Kevin VanDam is fired up about the new Alabama rig and he has a few ideas about how he'll be fishing it.
Alabama rig: Year-round weapon?
Paul Elias thinks the Alabama rig is not a flash-in-the-pan phenomenon but a new year-round tool.
Video: Alabama rig underwater
Go underwater with the Alabama rig in this animated video of bass fishing's hottest new lure.
If you fish tournaments...
Are you a tournament angler? Mark Davis has advice on where you should be fishing.
3 ways to beat turnover blues
When lakes "turn over" things can turn ugly for bass fishing ... unless you follow Edwin Ever's advice.
Dog-walkers on a diet
Sometimes bass prefer a snack-size offering over a full meal. Find out when and how to serve up slim topwaters.
10 tips for finicky schooling bass
Kick back and take a page from the schooling bass textbook of four talented Elite Series anglers.
Close quarters
If you avoid community holes because you hate fishing in a crowd, G-Man has the solution. Story I Photos
Crazy crankbait colors
If you're going out with nothing but a chartreuse and black sexy shad, you're really missing out. Story I Photos
