Bass fishing tips from Bassmaster Elite anglers and other bass fishing experts. Learn about fishing tackle, rods, reels and techniques to help you catch more bass.
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Taku Ito’s winning baits at Smith Lake
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Taku Ito goes through two key baits to his Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Smith Lake. From Neko rigging a bluegill imitating bait to drop…
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Beach vacation fishing
It’s summertime, and that means vacation time for a lot of families. The beach is always a popular destination for vacation, especially along the Gulf of Mexico. Folks from the...
Tackle Systems: Topwaters
If you’ve been following the Bassmaster Elite Series this season, you know topwaters have a played a significant role in several events. Among them were the Harris Chain, St. Johns...
Crank up the summer bite
We’re headed into the time of year when I can pull out the big arsenal and catch a lot of fish. Historically, in the South and Mid-South this is the...
Have you tried the fluff?
If you’ve watched Bassmaster LIVE when the summer smallmouth tournaments are going on over the past several seasons, it’s not uncommon to see anglers quickly unhook their big smallmouth and...
How to effectively use a popping frog for summer bass fishing
Unlock the secrets of summer bass fishing with the Spro Bronzeye Pop and elevate your angling game to reel in more catches!
How I stay on fish in the summer months
We’re entering the time of year that typically brings the hottest weather. On southern fisheries, bass anglers will have to make the necessary adjustments. Summer officially begins June 20, but...
How Brandon Palaniuk breaks down a lake
Watch how Brandon Palaniuk uses the out-of-the-box ease of the One Boat Network to expedite finding fish on a new lake. The technology enables him to plan ahead, practice and...
Schooled on schoolies
Three weeks ago, the Bassmaster Elite Series visited Lake Murray in South Carolina, and it proved to be one of the best schooling bass tournaments on record. Carolina native Patrick...
The Mayfly connection
The cobwebs spanning the old slider windows of the boathouse were as thick as icing and multilayered. It was hard to tell if the spiders were weaving out of boredom...
Day on the lake: Derek Hudnall
When Louisiana native Derek Hudnall graduated from local tournament competition to the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN, Florida pro John Cox was mopping up Elite Series tournaments nationwide...
1-Minute Angler: Shryock’s frog choices
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Hunter Shryock simplifies frog choices.
Minn Kota Quest for the Catch: Downey at St. Johns River
Elite pro Bob Downey shares electronics tips that succeeded fishing the St. Johns River in Florida.
How to reignite schooling bass
I notched a top 20 finish at the recent Lake Murray Elite Series tournament by casting to schooling bass that were feeding on blueback herring. I caught 13 of the...
