Bass fishing tips from Bassmaster Elite anglers and other bass fishing experts. Learn about fishing tackle, rods, reels and techniques to help you catch more bass.
Top Tackle: Hang or thread jig trailers
In this Top Tackle video, Brandon Card discusses when and why he chooses to hang or thread his jig trailer when presenting this fantastic technique throughout the year.
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Day on the lake: Steve Kennedy
See how Elite Steve Kennedy fared breaking down a mystery lake during a cold, windy day.
Alex Wetherell’s sonar setup tips
Watch how intuitive and user friendly Humminbird’s new XPLORE sonar works with these setup tips from Bassmaster Elite Series pro Alex Wetherell.
Jerkbait modifications to maximize diverse bait
Learn how a few easy tweaks can significantly expand the jerkbait’s catching potential.
Why anglers need three different hollow body frogs
After fishing back-to-back Elite Series tournaments in Texas, I made the long drive home to New Jersey. When I arrived, my 14-year-old son Vegas immediately wanted to go fishing. He...
The strangest spawn
After decades of sight fishing, you might think you know everywhere bass make beds — but they might surprise you.
Day on the Lake: Brad Whatley
See how Elite Brad Whatley performed fishing a lake he’s never seen before with seven hours to locate and catch bass.
Tips for maximizing postspawn fisheries
We’re into one of my favorite times of the year – the postspawn. It’s a time when you can really load the boat with bass. When the bass move off...
Swim jiggin’ slow and low
If you aren’t fishing swim jigs in deep water, you may be missing the boat.
Get out of the P-Funk
Now’s the time of year when many people start looking at postspawn fish. What happens when we fish this transition period? I think we make it a little tougher than...
Oh-Fish-Ally Unofficial: Pros’ frog fishing secrets revealed
Join Dave Mercer on his Oh-FISH-ally Unofficial podcast as he digs for the pros’ most guarded tips on frog fishing. Noted masters of the technique answer questions and give tips...
Land of giants: The April big ‘uns
Spring is here, and the bass will never be fatter than they are right now. Take the pros’ advice for dodging April showers and landing a personal best
The best ChatterBait tackle
When I talk with fans at Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments and at seminars across the country, I’m often asked how to get the most out of ChatterBaits. Many anglers tell...
