Day on the Lake: Josh Stracner
It’s early March: for many B.A.S.S. members, the unofficial kickoff of the bass fishing season. You’ve spent a dreary winter watching TV fishing show reruns and dreaming about getting back...
Early spring squarebill fishing
Fishing a squarebill is one of the most effective ways to catch fish in the spring. Kara takes us through a day of crankbait fishing on Lake Fork and shows...
Fluorocarbon leader length
Years ago I started playing around with fluorocarbon leaders for braided line with spinning applications. I’ve learned that there are times when you want a short fluorocarbon leader and other...
Swindle’s spawning tactics
Psychologists call it projection — venting your frustration and/or anger on someone who has little to no connection with the initial agitator. This applies to the spawn because anglers often...
Don’t be fooled by early spawners
It’s been a crazy spring. The water has warmed so early that the Elites were catching fish off the bed back at their Seminole event. At Okeechobee they were catching...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Gustafson’s Classic winning technique
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, Jeff Gustafson breaks down his only lure used to win the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. He also explains how he...
Bank Fishing Basics: How to select a great bank tackle storage system
So you’re a bank angler looking for the best way to store and transport your tackle. Well, you’re in luck. There’s a seemingly endless number of ways to do this....
1-Minute Angler: 3 knots anglers need to know
Elite pro Kyle Welcher shares three knots that will help bass anglers catch more fish.
East Tennessee tight lining with Lester
Tight lining is a technique that was first used in East Tennessee on Cherokee Lake to catch smallmouth bass in the wintertime. The technique involves reeling and shaking the rod...
