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: Two topwaters that Cox trusts in fall
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, John Cox gives a look at two of his favorite topwater lures and ones he trusts in the Fall. Whether it’s around grass, wood or…
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Redfish: Wading winter waters
The popular motivational statement encourages: “Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.” Now, replace “ship” with “tide,” then replace “swim” with “wade” and you have...
How I use digital maps and waypoints
I recently served as a boat captain at a high school tournament. The two young anglers I chaperoned were really smart and talented. They were skilled with their tackle, boat...
Palaniuk’s jerkbait color system revealed
Two-time Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk has always had theories about jerkbait fishing and color selection, but now that he’s added forward-facing sonar into his toolkit, he’s...
Fun fish to improve
One of the things you learn when you get into fishing is there is nothing better for learning than time on the water. We can read all we want and ingest...
What to do when fishing sucks
It’s the time of the year when fishing can be at its toughest – on just about any body of water. The summer-to-fall transition period can seem like an eternity. We start getting...
How we caught fish right before a major hurricane
Just days before Hurricane Helene will hit, we landed trout and nearly a big redfish, taking advantage of the late summer feeding frenzy in the Big Bend area.
Find flowing water for bites
Fall’s not too far away, but in much of the South, we’re still in the dog days of summer. Air and water temperatures are high and fishing can be tough,...
Coping with the fall turnover
My 13-year-old son, Vegas, and one of his buddies fish a youth team bass tournament league that typically draws 30 to 40 boats. When I launched them at an event...
Smallies under the umbrella
The first time Mark Zona got a smallmouth bite in northern Michigan on an umbrella rig, he couldn’t contain himself. “Oh my God,” recalls Zona, host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing...
Fall Fishing: Essential Gear, Tactics, and Tips
Here’s a comprehensive guide to getting ready for fall fishing, so you can make the most of this season on the water.
