What constitutes a “trophy” largemouth bass? Although anglers and writers often set 10 pounds as the benchmark, that doesn’t have to be your definition. In fact, it may be a goal you’ll never reach ...

Largemouth bass only need to weigh at least 10 pounds to qualify.

This story was originally published in the June 1966 issue of Outdoor Life. During the 1950s and 60s, the author, Anthony A. Ciuffa absolutely hammered giant largemouth bass in small farm ponds across ...

It was the angler's first time fishing on O.H. Ivie.

Learn to fish slop mats this summer with frogs, jigs, and soft plastics to trigger explosive bites from hidden bass. Slop can take on a variety of forms, but in layman's terms, it is vegetative matter ...

Bella Vista Fly Tyers will hold a sale of used fishing and outdoor gear from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at United Lutheran Church at 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista. It is part of a general ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay catch big bass in a tiny roadside ditch.

Although throwing topwater baits is exciting, expecting those explosive blow-ups, reaction baits with better hook-up ratios will put more fish in your boat during Tennessee River reservoir shad-spawns ...

With advancing technology and tournament rules evolving and reshaping strategy, one old-school lure is finding its rightful place back on the front deck. The Golden Era of Spinnerbaits in Bass Fishing ...

Every angler wants to catch big fish. Not just big, but the biggest ever, a personal best. Where to catch big fish and how to catch them is not magic. Rather, it's all about the food. You need to be ...

There are several lakes in the southern U.S. that are hailed as prime winter bass destinations. We actually broke them down a while back on another episode of the Quick Strike Podcast. But it’s hard ...

Everybody wants to catch big bass. Visions of giant largemouths smashing topwaters and brute smallies peeling line are what keep us all up at night—and what get us out of bed at 4 am to be the first ...