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Common dropshot mistakes

Getting bites on a drop-shot rig is easy. Catching lots of fish on a drop shot can be a challenge. Weekend anglers are more concerned with the bait they’re using...

Brandon Lester’s in-depth vibrating jig setup

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Lester goes in-depth about his vibrating jig preferences.

Matt Robertson swimbait crash-course

Seth Feider’s in-depth jig rundown

Seth Feider shares his bass jig preferences.

Pro’s tips for fishing in May

Target the strike zone I fish a very shallow stretch of river; the deepest spot is 8 feet deep. What is your best advice for catching bass? – Curtis Miller, Iowa...

Use the wind to your advantage

When the author William Arthur Ward wrote, “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails,” he easily could have been referring...

Rubber vs. Silicone jig skirts

Davy Hite was 12 years old when he caught his first bass on a rubber-skirted jig. The 7-pound largemouth made an indelible impression on him that jigs catch big bass....

Co-angler ethics

The sport of bass fishing is fueled by two vital lines of support: partner tournaments and pro-ams. Both formats allow rookies and less experienced anglers to participate without owning a...

Elite tips for topwater plugs

Short of winning the Bassmaster Classic, catching a lunker on a topwater plug is the ultimate bass fishing thrill! But be forewarned: All topwater baits aren’t created equal. To increase...

Modify your lures and catch more bass

On highly pressured waters, bass can become accustomed to seeing the same old lures day after day and may want a bait with a slightly different look or action. Here’s...