Hey, if you’re into catching largemouth bass, this length-to-weight chart is pretty useful. It’s a straightforward way to get a rough idea of how much your catch might weigh. There are a few ways to estimate...
Catching a trophy largemouth bass is a thrill anyone can experience, no matter their setup. These fish aren’t picky eaters—they’ll smash a cheap spinnerbait or a high-end lure with the same enthusiasm. Whether you’re...
When you’re out fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, or striped bass, the thrill of the catch is only half the fun. The other half? Cooking up your haul for a tasty meal. But before you fire up the grill, you might...
Bass fishing success often hinges on understanding how environmental factors, particularly weather, influence bass behavior. Largemouth and smallmouth bass respond to changes in temperature, barometric pressure, wind...
As a fisherman, there’s nothing like the thrill of a big bug hatch, and this year, 2025, is shaping up to be something special with the Brood XIV cicada emergence. These 17-year periodical cicadas are about to burst...
Creating this list of the Top 30 Bass Fishing Lures was no small task—and that’s exactly why I wanted to do it right. I’ve spent plenty of time on the water chasing bass, but I knew my experience alone wasn’t enough to...
America’s bass fishing lakes are legendary, offering anglers a chance to chase trophy largemouths and smallmouths across diverse waters. In this definitive ranking of the Top 50 Bass Fishing Lakes in America, we’ve...
Everyone who loves to fish has a favorite lure that never lets them down. But anglers who only use one bait and avoid the others are missing out. The best spring bass lures have special properties that make them best...
Species Description A unique one of the Bass family, the Shoal Bass, usually an oversight due to the usual favorite trout, is mostly found in warmer waters typically known as bass waters if you know what you’re fishing...
Suwannee bass swims through the waterways of Florida and Georgia. It grows to be just under one foot long. At times, people can mistake this Suwannee bass for other common bass varieties. These include smallmouth bass...
Buzzbaits are topwater lures known for catching big, often trophy winning bass. Fishing for bass with a buzzbait is fast-paced and exciting, especially when you’re anticipating a big catch. As the name suggests...
Bass fishing is a popular activity because it is challenging and adventurous. Anglers can compete against their records, or they can compete in tournaments. Anglers can experiment with different lures, bait, and...
If you asked some people, “can you eat rock bass”? They’d probably look at you like you were crazy. But, in reality, you can eat rock bass, and they’re actually a delicious white meat panfish if...
Over the last several decades, modern baitcasting setups have revolutionized both fresh and saltwater angling. Today’s baitcasting reels have made it easy for anyone to fish like a professional, and when paired with one...
Bass fishing is great however and wherever you do it. Doing it from a kayak though gets you closer to the action, and connects you to the fish in a way that’s unique. But there are kayaks and kayaks. There are simple...
There are over 20,000 species of fish in the sea (and that’s just the ones that we know about…) so it is not surprising that some fish have many similarities, leaving people very confused when trying to tell the...
Bass fishing is the most popular form of fishing in North America. Whether you are looking to catch largemouth bass or small mouth, you will need the best bass lures to reel in some lunkers and get the big bass to bite...
There are lots of bass lures out there – one of the best lures for bass is a crankbait. Crankbaits are some of the most powerful bass lures, because anglers can cover a large amount of water in little time. Often...
Topwater fishing is some of the most exciting bass fishing you can find as bass come crashing through the surface to grab your bait. This popular form of bass fishing is best in spring and early summer, but topwater...
Bass fishing is the most popular form of fishing in the US. To successfully catch bass, however, you need the right equipment. Fishing gear can be versatile, but it can also be made specifically for certain styles...
Bass fishing is a popular sport, but you need the right gear to successfully catch bass. From the best fishing line for bass to bass lures and more, there are plenty of options when it comes to bass fishing. The most...