Crankbaits 101
Do you know the ABCs of crankbaiting? It may be time for a refresher course from the man who's designed some of the best baits ever created.
All about water temperature
Over the next couple of weeks, most everything smallmouth bass do will depend upon the water temperature.
Anxious, exciting time
I'm ready to get on the water. I feel like the last four or five months all I've done is talk about fishing.
Four stages of the spawn
Bass in Florida begin making beds in January, and you can catch spawners on and off for the next six months. If you can't catch bass during the spawn, don't waste your money fishing bass tournaments in Florida.
Prespawn power fishing with jigs
Power fishing with spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits can be very effective for locating prespawn bass, but a jig can be just as efficient.
Bass fishing lessons for the ages
On the first day of practice for the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the California Delta, I hopped into the boat of world-beater Kevin VanDam.
Your best bet for a spring giant
The oldest lure style in your tacklebox may also be your best bet to catch a true giant this spring. The jig-and-pig is as timeless as it is effective.