Fishing line
Most lines used in bass fishing are nylon monofilaments, although recently manufacturers introduced braided, gel-spun polyethylene a superstrong, superthin fishing line. Monofilament and "multifilament" lines have very different properties.
Unlocking tidal waters
Read how Robert Lee begins with one basic rule when fishing tidal waters. "When the water comes up, the fish move up. When the water goes back down, the fish move back down." In tidal water tournaments, Lee always likes to find a group of fish and stay in one main area, following the fish up and down with the changing tides.
Supersize jerkbaits
Jordon opts for a big jerkbait when he finds bass feeding on large baitfish, and when he wants to upgrade his catch.
Hookin’ up with free swingers
Bassmaster veteran O.T. Fears has designed a phenomenal spinnerbait that no one knows about.
Topwater modifications you can do yourself
One of the great appeals of fly tying is that the craftsman can design and build a lure that fits a specific situation.
Troubleshooting electronics
Simplicity can be a wonderful thing, unless you want to see vivid images scrolling across a screen or a plethora of other data that today's wonderful electronics can provide.
Going to school on spawning smallmouth
In this article, you can get some tips for catching spawning smallmouth.
The magic of tube crawling
Chris Konop guides fishermen to the best areas for smallmouth on Green Bay.
Jerk it! Roll it! Kill it!
If you've ever spent much time on Lake Texoma, you understand how frustrating it can be trying to catch the finicky bass living around the lake's dozens of docks and crowded boat stalls.
Soft plastics on top
In this article, you can read how anglers have been fishing floating worms on top for years, but according to South Carolinian Davy Hite, "Sometimes you need a different presentation or lure profile to get bass to bite."
