Tips

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.

Zona's fall fishing dilemma

I’m a hard-core hunter. I'm probably not great at it, but I think I do all the right stuff. I spend time in the woods scouting, run trail cameras and prepare properly for the season.But here’s the...

Hartman's confidence bait for tough fishing

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Land of the giants: Fooling fall big 'uns

1-Minute Angler: Swim jig bluegill profile

Land of the giants: Spring big bass

Blaylock's smallmouth setup at St. Clair

Tackle Tip: Fishing creeks during fall transition

3 treats for Halloween bass fishing

Hank Cherry with a hog. One away from a limit.

Avoid dock talk and fish your strengths

By Chad Pipkens

Every tournament angler likes to assess his season at the end of the year to determine what he did right and where he needs to improve.I had a good year – could have been better – but I feel pretty...

1-Minute Angler: Understanding forage with Cappo

Elite Series pro Quentin Cappo talks about how to understand a lake's forage base and how to match your presentation to catch more bass.

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Managing tidal fishery changes

By David A. Brown

Bass are bass wherever they roam, but tidal fisheries have different rules for key parts of the game.

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Canterbury's fall lures

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Football jig 101 with Jocumsen

Elite Series champion Carl Jocumsen breaks down all factors he considers when fishing a football jig.

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Brandon Lester on battling big bass at Chickamauga

By Craig Lamb

Tennessee native Brandon Lester calls out Lake Chickamauga as a personal favorite for one reason. The bass grow big and they are plentiful. “It’s just so darn good because of the Florida...

Why I throw jerkbaits, part 1

By Hank Cherry

Over the years I’ve developed a reputation — true and well deserved — as a guy who picks up a jerkbait when I need or want a keeper bass. The reason I do that is nothing more than confidence. I...

Tech Tip Thursday: Livesay on getting a good charge

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Fish Tennessee: Cherokee Lake prime for fall topwater action

By Craig Lamb

Come to East Tennessee this fall and go bass fishing with a seasonal bonus at Cherokee Lake. The topwater action for smallmouth and largemouth is prime, and you get to fish amid the backdrop of...