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.
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Early winter jig fishing wisdom
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, Brandon Card drops some wisdom on jig design, fishing brush in the early winter and the region of a…
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My Finest Hour: Welcher’s Champlain turnaround spurs AOY win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance.
Bank Fishing Basics: Baits and gear for land-based fishing
Let’s be honest, the decision to go fishing is not that hard. Where to fish — it’s a little more involved but usually no biggie. But what to bring …...
Jackplate tips with T-H Marine
T-H Marine’s Luke Dunkin takes you through everything you need to know about choosing a jackplate, what they do and the differences between the various types.
Bladed jigs vs. swim jigs with Lester
If you’ve been around the bass fishing world for long, Brandon Lester is an angler who needs no introduction. But here’s one just in case you haven’t. For nearly a...
Fall in Florida is different
We’re well into the fall season, but it’s important to remember that fall in Florida can be very different from fall in the rest of the country. Here’s the thing:...
Seek the shallows for northern smallmouth
It’s a natural assumption; we tend to equate northern smallmouth with deeper water but giant smallmouth can also be found roaming the shallows.
Beginner’s guide to breaking down grass lakes
Growing up in central Texas, I gained experience on various types of lakes, but the one thing I didn’t do a lot was fish grass. The lakes close to home...
Mueller’s northeastern tacklebox
See the baits that Bassmaster Elite Series pro Paul Mueller relies on when fishing in his home state of Connecticut.
Fall cranking season is here
Unfortunately, our Bassmaster Elite Series season ends before we get into the fall cranking bite, one of my favorite patterns of the year. Those bass that have been out in...
Bank fishing basics: Finding a new spot
The world of social media can be demoralizing if you’re a fan of fishing but bound to the bank. By the looks of it, if you’re not willing to sign...
Land of the Giants: Fighting through early fall
During the transition between summer and fall, the bite can be tough. Five Elites explain how to not only get bit, but how to get the biggest bites It’s transition...
Gauging smallmouth reliability
Visit the Tennessee River Valley and you’ll hear a frequent proverb among fishermen. “Playing with smallmouth is like playing with fire,” the locals will utter. “Eventually you’re going to get...
Day on the Lake: Luke Palmer
With his lanky frame, laid-back demeanor and soft Oklahoma drawl, Luke Palmer comes across as the quintessential small-town American guy — so much so that older B.A.S.S. members might easily...
