Jocumsen in the boxing ring
Crankbaiting leftover turkey smallmouth
The mashed potatoes were still warm on my plate when I asked for a show of hands from those seated around the table as to whether they favored mayonnaise or...
Why Kelly Jordon is a better big spoon fisherman than you
To be sure, fishing a 2-ounce, 6-inch hunk of metal can be intimidating. Still, there is a time and place where giant flutter spoons will be the best option for...
The density quotient
One of bass fishing’s most perplexing conundrums is selecting which soft plastic bait to fish in a given situation. With the myriad shapes, sizes, actions and colors of soft plastic...
Understanding the move
Smallmouth have a very predictable migration pattern on river systems between fall and winter. Here are the intimate details of that movement. Every year in mid- to late fall, jumbo...
VanDam offers a trick and a treat for Halloween bass
You don’t have to sport a werewolf mask, but with two quick tips from Kevin VanDam, you can treat yourself to more bites this Halloween. Here’s the trick While B.A.S.S....
The key to catching more bass in fall
Anglers can take advantage of these shad pattern tips to locate actively feeding bass and quickly fill a limit.
Back-to-bank basics
If you’re like most bass anglers, you didn’t start with the latest gear and a $90,000 boat. You started small, on small waters and perhaps without any boat at all....
Reflection of winners and spinners
In praise of the fanatical fishing faithful, who without hesitation sling spinnerbaits in every occasion Over the past four decades of high-water marks recorded on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail, is...
Catch giant smallies now!
I love to catch bass, no matter whether it’s in the north, south, east or west. I don’t care if I’m catching largemouth, smallmouth or spotted bass — I love ‘em all. But when it comes October...
