Fishing

Best States for Largemouth Bass

Compare trophy evidence, access and the fishing you want.

Bass Boat Checklist

Prepare at home, check at the ramp and finish the return routine.

Choosing Bass Lures

Match the lure to depth, cover and the presentation you need.

Topwater Prop Baits

Rotating tails, propellers and practical surface presentations.

Fishing Knots for Bass

Choose the connection, learn the sequence and inspect the result before fishing.

Night Bass Fishing

A practical plan for familiar water, manageable presentations and a straightforward return.

Do Bass Have a Favorite Color?

What color-vision research tells us about largemouth bass—and what it cannot tell us about lure choice.

Better Bass Photos

Camera preparation, honest framing and useful catch documentation—with less time spent posing the fish.

Pond Bass Fishing

Read the cover, choose a fishable route, and recognize when water conditions matter more than another lure change.

Alabama Rig

Rigging, retrieves and legal caveats.

How to Fish a Jig

Jig types, cover, trailers and retrieves.

How to Fish a Swim Jig

Setup, depth control, cover and horizontal retrieves.

Catch, Photo & Release

Handling research and fish care.

Glide Baits

Retrieve, depth, positioning and followers.

Clear-Water Fishing

Visibility, distance, light and presentation.

Fishing for Spawning Bass

Tactics, nest biology and fish-care considerations.

Kayak Bass Fishing

Safety, simple rigging, deck organization and boat positioning.

See the Kayak Bass Fishing Gear Guide for a safety-first equipment checklist, measuring gear, storage and clearly labeled affiliate examples.

Barotrauma & Deep-Water Release

What rapid pressure change can do to deep-caught bass and what research says about release and fizzing.

Bass Fishing Gear & Gift Guides

Practical gear guides, firsthand reviews and clearly labeled Amazon affiliate links.