How to choose jig size
Choosing jig sizes can cause as much contemplation as a burger joint drive-thru lane. Do you get the single patty from the value side of the menu to conserve fat,...
Overcoming cold, muddy water
For tournament anglers, there are a number of intervening conditions that can turn a good bite sour. Louisiana pro Greg Hackney doesn't sugarcoat it: "Cold, muddy water is by far the worst set of conditions you can fish," he says.
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Gustafson rigs soft plastics
Elastic soft plastics often last a long time, and an angler can catch numerous fish on one specific bait. In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Jeff Gustafson shows anglers how to...
Bend hooks for swimbait success
The Megabass Magdraft rigged swimbaits Chris Zaldain uses most frequently to catch super-sized largemouth range in price from $13 to $25 each. Yet, the first thing he’ll tell you to...
Land of giants: Winter whopper land
Catching numbers of big fish is a true talent. Here’s how some of the top pros locate and target the biggest fish in a given system. Editor’s note: Land of...
1-Minute Angler: How Carriere rigs a jig
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Tyler Carriere explains his process for rigging a jig and how it helps him catch more bass.
Big bass beneath matted grass
When grass mats at the surface, it can create opportunities to catch the biggest bass on any given body of water. Although it’s sometimes difficult to penetrate, the rewards can...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Flatside vs. squarebill winter debate
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher goes through his process of selecting a Flatside crankbait versus a squarebill from the fall to spring.
Jerkbaits for winter bass
If you’re one of those anglers who assumes you have to revert to finesse tactics when the water gets cold, Jason Christie has some advice for you. Try fishing deep...
Every top lures gallery
Headed to a lake for a few days of bass fishing? See all the top lures the Elites and Opens pros used during tournaments on different fisheries around the United...
