Bass fishing tips from Bassmaster Elite anglers and other bass fishing experts. Learn about fishing tackle, rods, reels and techniques to help you catch more bass.
Top Tackle: ChatterBait replacing a spinnerbait?
In this Top Tackle video, Bill Lowen faces the reality that the ChatterBait may have replaced the spinnerbait in certain ways. Early in the season, Lowen adds bulk to his…
Photo Galleries
The Latest
Solitude is key to my success
It seems like there’s always a little controversy over lake information off-limits regulations for bass tournaments. Prior to this year, the no information rule went into effect once the schedule...
Bassin’, bucks and business
I try to make the best use of my offseason time and that comes down to a mix of deer hunting, business organization and fishing. I do a lot of...
Dealing with rejection
Once upon a time, I just fished. Fishing meant casting and/or pitching thousands of times a day. I would use dozens of lures on all types of cover. On any...
If you feel behind in bass fishing, read this
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind in bass fishing, you’re not alone. Here are three lessons learned through years on the water that may help reframe the journey.
Five bass techniques you need to know
A diverse arsenal of presentation styles equips you to capitalize on any scenario.
Ice breakers
Learn how these traditional ice fishing tactics help Elite pros put more fish in the boat when in open water.
1-Minute Angler: Garage organization with Howell
Get tips from Elite pro and Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell for organizing baits and more in storage areas.
Fishing a warmer fall
This year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
Simple adjustments make big differences on your electronics
I’ve spent a lot of time this offseason guiding anglers on Texas lakes. Some of them just want to go out and catch a bunch of fish, but lots of others want...
1-Minute Angler: Tucker Smith’s fall frog tips
Get tips for frog fishing from the 2025 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year Tucker Smith.
How I break down fall fishing
When I head out for a day of fall fishing, I know I’ll be facing a very dynamic scenario, with bait and fish on the move. This can make for...
One bait, six species
In mid-November, I spent five days fishing with my buddy Peter Yung Hsiuah who had flown to the U.S. from Taiwan, his home country. He treated me so well when...
Must-have baits for blueback herring lakes
Blueback herring lakes can seem overwhelming. Don’t let them be. When faced with a blueback herring lake, it’s easy to go down a blueback wormhole that includes buying all kinds...
