Gear up for a quick release. A small net and good pliers will help you release fish unharmed. If you want to keep bass to eat, the best tasting fish are mid-sized and caught from cold water. Bass are ...

Catching fish on top-water lures can be so exciting that some anglers would rather catch one fish on a top-water than two or three down deep. Lures that splash and dance across the surface are ...

Discover proven tips for locating high-confidence bass fishing spots. Learn how to read water, spot patterns, and catch more trophy bass.

The Coike urchin bait trend proves what fly anglers have known for years: subtle movement beats exact imitation. Here are ...

It starts without warning. While fishing down the shoreline for bass on a glorious autumn day, the water behind you suddenly erupts in chaos. Huge schools of baitfish, with nowhere to flee, leap from ...

Anglers are finding success fishing from kayaks and specialized boats designed for shallow rivers. Popular artificial baits include Ned rigs, tubes, and swim baits, often in green pumpkin or natural ...