Menendez’s simplified shallow water approach
Mark Menendez is an affable chap, but if you’re peddling the quantity vs. quality premise, he’s going to cross his arms and turn his head every time. Why? Because he’s...
How do you choose the right gear ratio?
If you're just getting into bass fishing or learning a new bait or technique, one of the most confusing aspects of it is selecting the right gear ratio for your casting reel.
KVD’s 6-season bass guide
Bass fishing guru Kevin VanDam elaborates on his "Seasonal Guide," an all-purpose approach to bass fishing that you can use to get on bass quickly all year long, regardless of where you're fishing.
25 ultimate fishing hacks
When you spend more than half the year living on the road, as the Bassmaster Elite Series pros do, finding ways to make life and fishing more efficient is a...
What line should I use?
Braid, fluorocarbon or monofilament? Expert Bobby Lane says there's a place for all three line types in your bass fishing.
Why Chris Lane punches better than you
There are few techniques in the world of bass fishing that are more intimidating than punching a soft plastic bait through intensely thick vegetation. The weight has to be gargantuan....
Jerkbait techniques for every season
Plodding twitch-twitch-pause routines are pretty standard for early spring fish, but those in the know keep a jerkbait handy year-round for various scenarios. One of those is Elite pro Mike...
