How-To

Bedding smallmouth bass

It’s been a crazy year. For the first time in my 49 years, I’ve seen Dogwood and Redbuds blooming at the same time.

A fun Florida experience

It’s good to be home for a few days after an enjoyable kick-off to the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series season in Florida.

Southern Divisional showdown

If George Crain struggles the same way he did yesterday, he could win the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional today.

Gear

Gene Larew’s 3.5-inch Sweet Swimmer

According to the manufacturer the Sweet Swimmer swims with a tight and realistic swimming action which, along with its shape and size, makes it closely resemble baitfish.

How-To

Adding a bait holder to any hook

Bait holders on a hook can save you fish, time and money. Let Aaron Martens, the Tackle Doctor, show you how to add a bait holder to any hook.

Crain retains lead at Okeechobee

George Crain put on a show for his father-in-law today by catching another limit to retain his lead at the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional on Lake Okeechobee.

Arkansas’ top five bass fisheries

Due to the complexity of bass fisheries found in Arkansas and their differing geomorphic characteristics, ranking the top five bass waters is no easy task. Assistant Black Bass Biologist Kevin Hopkins did so based on tournament results and other parameters.

Four seasons of Arkansas bass

Go bass fishing year-round in Arkansas, the Natural State.

Arkansas: Greers Ferry Lake

Cast into pristine bass waters while gazing upon the natural, undeveloped shoreline of Greers Ferry Lake in the foothills of the Ozarks. Greers Ferry has produced a 15-pound, 15-ounce largemouth bass, plus the state record walleye, striped bass and hybrid striper.

Arkansas: Beaver Lake

Known for its natural beauty, Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas yields plentiful smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass.