It’s a rare day when I launch my boat without a swim jig on the front deck rigged and at the ready. In my opinion they’re one of the most effective shallow water bass lures that’s ever been made. I...

This 2017 season was tough on me. I finished 49th in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. The reason is simple: I didn’t fish to my strengths. I’ve spent a lot of windshield time...

There may not be a better time to fish your local river than right now. The water’s probably stable, relatively clear and you’ll likely not have to deal with recreational boaters and other anglers....

It’s late summer. The air is hot, so is the water. Bass fishing can get tough. A lot of guys head towards deep water. That’s not a bad move, but it’s not the only one. There are still plenty of...

Modern bass fishing is all about technology these days. We see it everywhere. GPS and SONAR are beyond good, and our equipment is keeping pace. We have specific rods and reels for specific baits...

With the 2017 Bassmaster Classic taking place after two regular season Elite Series events, anglers are presented with an unusual opportunity at the next tournament to press the reset button and...

The prespawn is in full swing in most of the country. The time to catch a good one is now. It’s also the time when you’ll hear lots and lots of theories about what effect the moon has on the spawn...

Staying within your comfort zone is probably the best advice an angler will ever receive. Given a choice I’d always rather fish shallow. It’s what I do, where I feel confident. It’s my comfort zone...

It won’t be long before we all start looking for our bass in the shallows. (I’m talking about water less than 5 feet deep.) And, some of us will be looking at our electronics for help. Most of that...