These were the bass baits—and mindset shifts—that defined my 2025 season and helped me catch more and bigger largemouth bass.

Swepco Lake: Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs recommends using any soft plastic lures for black bass. Tube baits, plastic worms ...

A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

There is no better way to pass a hot summer’s day than to go fishing for bass. Everyone has their favorite hole for catching a big one. This is the goal. A bass can be very picky. What they hit hard ...

When I was a kid, the only thing I ever wanted to be was a professional bass fisherman. On Saturday mornings while the others were watching cartoons, I would wake up, pour myself a bowl of Lucky ...

Catching bass on lures is potentially one of the most exciting styles of angling the UK has to offer, made even better when you're armed with the best lures. Arriving at the sea on a summer dawn ...

If you saw the late-May 2024 MLF Heavy Hitters event on the Kissimmee Chain, you might think a frog is the only way to catch them in Florida. Local professional guides disagree. Yes, the tournament ...

Outdoor lovers in Sayreville rejoice as Bass Pro Shops opens its doors, bringing everything from fishing rods to hiking boots ...

The bass fishing world this week lost a popular pro angler who was influential in the popularization of modern techniques. Dion Hibdon, son of a famous Lake of the Ozarks clan of anglers, passed away ...

Years of bass fishing teaches you that having a large assortment of lures is vital to successful fishing. But you don’t just want a collection: you want lures that will catch fish. Here are some ...