There are times when putting the real thing on your hook is the best bet for largemouth action. Here's a look at those times and which baits to use. ... [+] Full Article

These new lures and old standards help you hook up with pre-spawn bass right now. Check out these tips from the pros to get a jump-start on the competition. ... [+] Full Article

Crankbaits are great for fooling bass in November. Here's your primer on which ones to use and how to fish them this month. ... [+] Full Article

You'll find fine bassing on Johnson's Pond, Wheatley Lake, plus one other pick, in the Free State. Is one near you? ... [+] Full Article

When it comes to bass fishing, not all docks are created equal. Here's how to tell the great ones from so-so bass hideouts, and how to fish them properly. ... [+] Full Article

When nothing else seems to be working, a super-heavy spinnerbait can put bass in the boat in a hurry. Here's the inside story on how and when to employ these heavy-duty offerings. ... [+] Full Article

Four- to 6-inch swimbaits catch all sizes of bass, don't require beefy rods and won't wear you out. ... [+] Full Article

If you've blinked recently, you might not have noticed that kick boats, float tubes and kayaks are opening up a whole new world of bass-fishing access for bank-bound anglers. ... [+] Full Article

Skittering, jiggerpoling, doodlesocking: bass-fishing methods as tried and tested as their names are odd. But the truth is that they worked for your grandpa -- and they'll work for you, too. ... [+] Full Article

Now's a prime time to select your favorite hard or soft jerkbait to fool sluggish bass into biting during the early season. Here's how to use these lures effectively! ... [+] Full Article