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Seasonal patterns, technique breakdowns, and forage science for anglers who want to understand the why behind the bite.
Bass Fishing Hooks: How to Choose the Right Hook for Soft Plastics
The right hook helps soft plastics run straight, stay weedless, and land more bass.
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JigsMay 8, 2026
Bass Jig Fishing for Beginners: How to Feel Bottom and Trigger Bigger Bites
Jigs catch quality bass because they stay in the strike zone and imitate craws, bluegill, and bottom prey.
Lure SelectionMay 8, 2026
Bass Lure Colors: A Practical Guide That Does Not Overcomplicate It
Color choice is easier when you start with water clarity, light level, and forage instead of hype.
Fish CareMay 8, 2026
Bass Mouth Anatomy and Hooksets: Why Timing Matters More Than Rage
Better hooksets come from reading the bite, using the right rod angle, and matching the hookset to the lure.
TopwaterMay 8, 2026
Bass Poppers: When to Use a Chug, Spit, and Pause Retrieve
Poppers are perfect when bass want surface commotion without a lure racing away from them.
SwimbaitsMay 8, 2026
Big Swimbaits for Bass: When a Larger Profile Makes Sense
Bigger swimbaits are not magic, but they can target bass that want one serious meal.
Fish CareMay 8, 2026
Catch and Release Bass Fishing: How to Handle Fish for a Strong Release
A strong release starts with quick landing, wet hands, careful hook removal, and minimal air time.
Hard BaitsMay 8, 2026
Crankbait Fishing for Bass: How to Pick the Right Diving Depth
The best crankbait is usually the one that reaches the fish and deflects off cover without digging too deep.
Soft PlasticsMay 8, 2026
Curly Tail Grubs for Bass: When a Small Twister Bait Gets More Bites
Curly tail grubs are cheap, simple, and deadly when bass want a smaller moving bait.
Structure FishingMay 8, 2026
Dock Fishing for Bass: How to Pick the Best Shade, Posts, and Angles
Docks are high-percentage bass targets when you fish the shade, posts, walkways, and deepest edge.
ConservationMay 8, 2026
Fishing Line and Tackle Waste: Small Habits That Protect Bass Water
Bass fishing depends on clean water. Small choices with line, hooks, and packaging help protect the places we fish.
Gear GuidesMay 8, 2026
Hardbait Storage: How to Keep Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, and Topwaters Ready
A clean hardbait box saves time, protects hooks, and helps you actually use the lures you own.
Gear GuidesMay 8, 2026
How to Build a Bass Tackle Box Without Buying Random Lures
Build a useful bass tackle box by covering situations instead of chasing every new lure.
Bass Fishing BasicsMay 8, 2026
How to Read Largemouth Bass Behavior Before You Pick a Lure
Learn how to read largemouth bass mood, cover, water clarity, and feeding windows before tying on a lure.
Moving BaitsMay 8, 2026
Inline Spinners for Bass: The Underrated Search Bait for Creeks and Ponds
Inline spinners are not just trout lures. They can catch bass fast in ponds, creeks, and small lakes.
Fishing MethodsMay 8, 2026
Kayak Bass Fishing: How to Stay Stealthy and Pick Better Casting Angles
A kayak can be a bass-catching advantage when you use stealth, boat position, and smart lure choices.
Hard BaitsMay 8, 2026
Lipless and Vibration Baits: How to Rip Bass Lures Through Grass
Lipless baits are great around grass because they can be ripped free and trigger reaction bites.
Lure SelectionMay 8, 2026
Match the Hatch for Bass: How to Choose Lures That Look Like Local Forage
Bass lure choice gets easier when you identify the forage bass are already hunting.
Hard BaitsMay 8, 2026
Minnow Plugs and Jerkbaits: How to Trigger Bass That Are Following Baitfish
Minnow plugs shine when bass are watching baitfish but need a pause or dart to commit.
TopwaterMay 8, 2026
Mouse Lures for Bass: Weird Topwater Baits That Make Sense at Night
Mouse-style topwaters are strange-looking, but they can draw big bites around shade, grass, and nighttime banks.
Soft PlasticsMay 8, 2026
Paddle Tail Swimbaits: How to Fish a Small Baitfish Profile for Bass
A paddle tail swimbait is one of the cleanest ways to imitate baitfish around grass, points, and docks.
Species GuidesMay 8, 2026
Smallmouth Bass on Rocky Banks: Best Lures and Retrieves
Rocky banks are classic smallmouth water. Here is how to pick lures, angles, and retrieves that get bit.
Moving BaitsMay 8, 2026
Spinnerbait Bass Fishing: Why Flash and Vibration Still Work
Spinnerbaits shine around wind, stained water, grass edges, laydowns, and aggressive bass.
Hard BaitsMay 8, 2026
Spoon Lures and Flash Baits: When Bass Want a Falling Shad Imitation
Spoons and metal flash baits can catch bass when fish are feeding on shad or holding deep.
Species GuidesMay 8, 2026
Spotted Bass Fishing: How to Target Spots in Current and Deep Cover
Spotted bass behave differently from largemouth. Learn where they set up and what to throw.
Rigging GuidesMay 8, 2026
Texas Rig Worm Fishing: A Simple Weedless Setup That Still Catches Bass
The Texas rig is still one of the best ways to fish grass, wood, docks, and pond cover.
TopwaterMay 8, 2026
Topwater Frog Fishing: How to Work Mats, Pads, and Shallow Grass
Frog fishing is one of the best ways to pull bass out of vegetation, pads, and shallow cover.
TopwaterMay 8, 2026
Walking Baits and Pencil Baits: Cover More Topwater Without Burning the Spot
Walking baits are excellent when bass are feeding on baitfish across points, flats, and open water.
Bass Fishing HistoryMay 8, 2026
What Old Black Bass Lure Books Still Teach Modern Anglers
Modern lures are advanced, but old bass fishing books still teach useful lessons about profile, action, and presentation.
Hard BaitsMay 8, 2026
Wobblers and Shallow Hard Baits: A Simple Guide for Bass Anglers
Wobblers are useful shallow-water hard baits when bass are feeding along edges, rock, and wood.
BeginnerMay 7, 2026
Bank Fishing for Bass: How to Cover Water Without Spooking Fish
Bank anglers can catch plenty of bass by approaching quietly, casting at better angles, and choosing lures that fit the shoreline.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Bass Fishing After Heavy Rain: Runoff, Mud Lines, and Fresh Current
Rain can create tough water or feeding opportunities. Learn how to fish runoff, mud lines, inflows, and newly flooded cover.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Bass Fishing Around Laydowns: Pick Apart Wood the Right Way
Laydowns are classic bass cover, but the best fish often sit in specific limbs, shade pockets, and depth changes.
StrategyMay 7, 2026
Bass Fishing in Wind: Turn Rough Banks Into Better Bites
Wind can make casting harder, but it positions bait and bass. Learn how to choose windy banks, points, and reaction baits.
BeginnerMay 7, 2026
Beginner Bass Fishing Setup: Three Lures That Teach the Most
New to bass fishing? These three lure styles teach location, depth, cover, and bite detection without overwhelming your tackle box.
GearMay 7, 2026
Best Bluegill Imitation Lures for Shallow Summer Bass
When bass are guarding shade and ambushing panfish, bluegill imitation lures can beat shad patterns. Here is how to choose them.
How-ToMay 7, 2026
How to Choose Bass Lures by Water Temperature
Water temperature influences bass location and lure speed. Learn practical lure choices for cold, cool, warm, and hot water.
StrategyMay 7, 2026
Clear Water Bass Fishing: Natural Lure Choices That Get More Bites
Clear water bass can be picky, but natural profiles, longer casts, and quiet presentations make a big difference.
StrategyMay 7, 2026
Clear Water Bass Fishing: Natural Lure Choices That Get More Bites
Clear water bass can be picky, but natural profiles, longer casts, and quiet presentations make a big difference.
StrategyMay 7, 2026
Cold Front Bass Fishing: Slow Down Without Giving Up
Cold fronts can shut down aggressive bass, but the right locations and slower presentations still produce bites.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Fall Bass Fishing with Shad: Follow the Bait, Not the Bank
Fall bass often move with shad. Learn how to find bait, choose the right lure size, and avoid empty-looking water.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Finesse Bass Fishing: When Natural Baits Beat Power Fishing
Finesse fishing is not only for tough days. Learn when subtle natural baits catch bass that ignore faster presentations.
LocationsMay 7, 2026
Grass Line Bass Fishing: Find the Edges Other Anglers Miss
Grass lines are bass highways. Learn how to find the best edges, holes, points, and mixed vegetation for more consistent bites.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
How to Catch Bass Around Bluegill Beds
Bluegill beds can attract quality bass after the spawn. Learn how to find them, fish them respectfully, and choose the right lures.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
How to Fish a Frog Over Summer Grass Mats
Frog fishing is more than casting over grass. Learn where to throw, how to work the bait, and how to land more bass from mats.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
How to Fish Riprap for Bass with Shad and Craw Patterns
Riprap attracts both crawfish and shad. Learn how to decide which pattern to use and how to make better casts along rock.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
How to Fish a Shad Spawn for Bass Without Wasting the Morning
The shad spawn can be fast, shallow, and short-lived. Learn where to start, what to throw, and when to leave.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
How to Fish a Swim Jig Like a Bluegill
A swim jig is one of the best bluegill imitators for bass around grass, docks, wood, and shallow cover.
How-ToMay 7, 2026
How to Match Crawfish Colors for Bass in Spring and Summer
Crawfish colors change by water, season, and lake type. Learn simple rules for choosing craw jigs, trailers, and crankbaits.
LocationsMay 7, 2026
How to Read a Pond for Bass in Under 10 Minutes
Small ponds can be easy to fish but hard to read. Learn a fast system for finding shade, forage, depth, and the best bank angles.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Jerkbait Bass Fishing: How Long Should You Pause?
Jerkbait pauses catch bass, but the right pause changes with water temperature, clarity, and fish mood.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Late Spring Bass Fishing: How to Match Shad, Bluegill, and Crawfish
Late spring bass can feed on shad, bluegill, or crawfish in the same day. Learn how to read the clues and pick the right lure.
How-ToMay 7, 2026
Muddy Water Bass Fishing: How to Help Bass Find Your Lure
Muddy water does not mean bad fishing. Use vibration, profile, cover contact, and smart location choices to get more bites.
GearMay 7, 2026
Natural Bass Lure Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue, White, and Red
You do not need every color to catch bass. Learn when to use four proven lure color families and why they work.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Night Bass Fishing in Summer: Safer, Simpler, and More Effective
Summer night fishing can produce big bass when daytime heat slows the bite. Learn where to fish and which lures to trust.
BeginnerMay 7, 2026
Offshore Bass Fishing for Beginners: Points, Humps, and Shad
Offshore fishing does not have to be intimidating. Learn how beginners can find bass on points, humps, ledges, and baitfish areas.
How-ToMay 7, 2026
How to Pick the Right Bass Lure for Your Lake Type
Natural lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and ponds fish differently. Learn how lake type should influence your bass lure choices.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Postspawn Bass Fishing: A Simple Recovery-Bite Game Plan
Postspawn bass can feel scattered, but they are predictable when you focus on shade, bluegill, shad, and nearby recovery areas.
StrategyMay 7, 2026
Reservoir Bass Fishing: How to Choose Between Shallow and Offshore
Reservoir bass can live shallow or offshore depending on forage and conditions. Learn how to decide where to start.
LocationsMay 7, 2026
River Bass Fishing: Current Breaks, Crawfish, and Small Ambush Spots
River bass position around current more than open-water structure. Learn how to target seams, eddies, rocks, and wood.
GearMay 7, 2026
How to Build a Seasonal Bass Tackle Box Around Forage
Stop organizing tackle only by lure type. Build a more useful bass box around shad, bluegill, crawfish, and frogs by season.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Skipping Soft Plastics Under Docks for Bass
Skipping gets a lure where other anglers cannot reach. Learn simple dock-skipping targets, baits, and presentation tips.
GearMay 7, 2026
Spinnerbait Bass Fishing: Why This Old-School Lure Still Wins
Spinnerbaits remain reliable because they combine flash, vibration, weedlessness, and shad appeal in one simple package.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Summer Dock Fishing for Bass: Shade, Bluegill, and Quiet Casts
Docks hold summer bass because they create shade and attract forage. Learn how to fish them with better angles and lure choices.
BeginnerMay 7, 2026
Texas Rig Bass Fishing: The Most Reliable Soft Plastic Setup
The Texas rig catches bass in grass, wood, docks, ponds, and reservoirs. Learn when to use it and how to fish it naturally.
GearMay 7, 2026
Topwater Bass Fishing: When to Throw a Popper, Walker, Buzzbait, or Frog
Topwater lures are not interchangeable. Learn when each style gives you the best chance to catch bass on the surface.
TechniquesMay 7, 2026
Topwater Poppers for Bass: When and How to Fish the Forgotten Bait
Poppers are consistently underused by bass anglers who reach for walkers and frogs instead. Here's when the popper outperforms, how to fish it correctly, and which situations it was made for.
GeneralMay 7, 2026
How to Use the Natural Bass Lures Forage Pages Before Every Trip
A quick pre-trip forage check can simplify lure choices. Learn how to use shad, crawdad, frog, and sunfish pages together.
SeasonalMay 7, 2026
Winter Bass Fishing: Natural Presentations for Cold Clear Water
Winter bass still feed, but they rarely chase far. Learn where to fish and how to use subtle shad and craw presentations.
StrategyMay 5, 2026
Using Your Fish Finder to Locate Summer Bass: Offshore Structure and Schools
Summer offshore bass fishing is an electronics game. Here's how to use sonar, down imaging, and temperature data to find fish on summer structure before you make a cast.
SeasonalMay 1, 2026
Early Summer Shad Patterns: Following the Baitfish Push
As water warms into the 70s, shad schools drive bass behavior more than any other factor. Here's how to follow baitfish and build a consistent early-summer pattern.
StrategyApr 28, 2026
Maximizing the Morning Topwater Bite: Timing, Lures, and Locations
The morning topwater window is one of the most reliable bass fishing opportunities of the year — but it's narrow. Here's how to be in the right place at the right time.
StrategyApr 24, 2026
Do Moon Phases Affect Bass Fishing? What the Data and Experience Say
Moon phases are the most debated topic in bass fishing. Here's an honest look at what the science supports, what experienced anglers observe, and how to think about it practically.
TechniquesApr 21, 2026
Chatterbaits in Spring: The Bladed Jig Pattern for Prespawn Through Postspawn
The chatterbait (bladed jig) produces from water temperatures in the mid-50s all the way through post-spawn. Here's how to fish it through each phase.
TechniquesApr 17, 2026
Walking Topwater Baits: How to Master the Walk-the-Dog Retrieve
Walking baits produce some of the most explosive strikes in bass fishing. Here's how to do the retrieve correctly, pick the right bait, and set up for maximum hookups.
LocationsApr 14, 2026
Bass on Main-Lake Points: Early Summer's Most Reliable Pattern
Main-lake points are the most consistent summer bass-holding structure in most reservoirs. Here's how to read them, find fish, and pick the right presentations.
LocationsApr 10, 2026
River Bass Fishing: Current, Structure, and the Right Presentations
River bass behave differently than lake bass. Understanding current, how fish relate to structure in flowing water, and which presentations excel in rivers makes the difference.
SeasonalApr 7, 2026
Summer Bass Pattern Preview: What to Expect as Water Warms
Summer bass patterns emerge as water temperatures climb above 72°F. Here's what changes, where fish go, and which techniques carry from late spring into the heart of summer.
TechniquesApr 3, 2026
Punching Matted Vegetation: The Heavy Cover Technique for Summer Bass
Bass under matted vegetation in summer are some of the biggest, most catchable fish in the lake — if you can get a bait to them. Here's how to punch effectively.
TechniquesMar 31, 2026
Buzzbait Fishing in Late Spring and Early Summer
The buzzbait's window is short but explosive. Here's when the bite is best, how to fish it, and how to convert the fish that blow up and miss.
StrategyMar 27, 2026
Spring Tournament Prep: How to Develop a Winning Game Plan
Spring tournaments are won before the starting horn. Here's how to use practice time, read a new lake, and build a game plan that holds up under pressure.
LocationsMar 24, 2026
Bass in Shallow Grass: How to Fish Vegetation in Spring
Spring vegetation growth creates some of the most productive bass habitat of the year. Here's how to identify productive grass, pick the right technique, and catch more fish.
TechniquesMar 20, 2026
Swimming Jigs for Post-Spawn Bass: Covering Water Fast
The swim jig is one of the best post-spawn tools because it covers water quickly at the right depth and speed for transitioning bass. Here's how to fish it.
SeasonalMar 17, 2026
Late Spring Topwater Fishing: The Best Baits and When to Throw Them
Late spring is the best topwater window of the year. Here's which baits work, when to throw them, and how to locate the most productive feeding situations.
SeasonalMar 13, 2026
Post-Spawn Bass Recovery: Where They Go and How to Catch Them
Post-spawn bass are the most scattered and unpredictable fish of the year. Here's a realistic breakdown of what happens after the spawn and how to find fish during the recovery phase.
TechniquesMar 10, 2026
Flipping and Pitching Shallow Cover: Precision Fishing for Spring Bass
Flipping and pitching are precision techniques for getting lures into tight cover where bass stage and spawn. Here's how to do it efficiently and catch more fish.
TechniquesMar 6, 2026
Soft Plastic Worms in Spring: The Versatile Tool You're Underusing
Soft plastic worms work from pre-spawn through post-spawn in more situations than almost any other lure. Here's how to fish them through each spring phase.
TechniquesMar 3, 2026
Bed Fishing for Bass: How to Find, Target, and Land Spawning Fish
Sight-fishing for bass on beds requires patience, precision, and the right presentation. Here's a complete guide to finding and catching spawning bass.
SeasonalFeb 27, 2026
Understanding the Bass Spawn: Phases, Locations, and Strategy
The spawn is the most debated fishing period of the year. Here's a clear breakdown of what actually happens, where bass go, and how anglers approach each phase.
TechniquesFeb 24, 2026
Shaky Head Finesse for Pre-Spawn Bass in Pressured Water
When public lakes get pounded in pre-spawn and fish wise up to jigs and crankbaits, the shaky head finesse rig keeps catching them. Here's how to fish it.
TechniquesFeb 20, 2026
Swimbaits for Big Pre-Spawn Bass: When Size Matters
Big swimbaits target the largest pre-spawn bass selectively. Here's when to throw them, which sizes to use, and how to fish them on staging structure.
LocationsFeb 17, 2026
Pre-Spawn Bass on Mudflats: The Overlooked Early Season Pattern
While most anglers work rock and gravel, pre-spawn bass on mudflats offer an overlooked pattern that can produce big fish in early spring. Here's what to know.
TechniquesFeb 13, 2026
Mid-Depth Crankbaits for Pre-Spawn Bass on Points and Flats
A mid-depth crankbait running 6–12 feet is one of the most efficient ways to locate and catch pre-spawn bass on staging structure. Here's how to fish it.
TechniquesFeb 10, 2026
Jig Fishing for Pre-Spawn Bass: The Slow-Roll and Drag Method
A jig is the most versatile pre-spawn tool. Here's how to rig it, where to fish it, and how the slow-roll and drag retrieve maximizes your catch from February through April.
StrategyFeb 6, 2026
Finding Pre-Spawn Staging Areas: Where Bass Stack Up Before the Spawn
Staging areas concentrate the biggest bass of the season in predictable spots. Here's how to find them on any body of water.
SeasonalFeb 3, 2026
The Pre-Spawn Timeline: When It Starts and What to Expect
Understanding when pre-spawn begins in your region — and what drives the timing — lets you be fishing the right pattern before most anglers even start looking.
TechniquesJan 30, 2026
Carolina Rig for Winter Bass: Covering Bottom at Depth
The Carolina rig lets you cover bottom structure efficiently in cold water while keeping a natural, slow-moving bait in the strike zone. Here's how to fish it in winter.
TechniquesJan 27, 2026
Drop Shot in Cold Water: The Most Reliable Winter Technique
The drop shot rig outperforms almost everything else when water is cold and bass won't commit. Here's the complete setup and presentation guide for winter.
TechniquesJan 23, 2026
Jigging Spoons for Bass: A Complete Guide to the Forgotten Technique
Jigging spoons are one of the most effective deep-water bass techniques in winter and summer, yet most anglers never throw one. Here's everything you need to know.
StrategyJan 20, 2026
Bass Metabolism in Cold Water: What It Means for Your Presentation
Understanding how cold water affects bass physiology explains why certain techniques work and others fail in winter — and how to present to slow, reluctant fish.
LocationsJan 16, 2026
Pond Fishing in Winter: Strategies for Small-Water Bass
Ponds offer accessible winter bass fishing if you know where fish stack up and how slowly to present to them. Here's a complete winter pond approach.
StrategyJan 13, 2026
How to Use Your Fish Finder to Locate Winter Bass
Winter bass fishing rewards anglers who know how to read their sonar. Here's how to use your electronics to find cold-water bass before you make a single cast.
TechniquesJan 9, 2026
Mastering the Suspending Jerkbait for Winter and Early Spring Bass
The suspending jerkbait is one of the most effective cold-water techniques, but most anglers fish it wrong. Here's how to maximize it from January through April.
TechniquesJan 6, 2026
The Finesse Jig: Your Best Friend in Cold, Clear Water
When water is cold and clear, a finesse jig with the right trailer outperforms most other techniques. Here's how to rig and fish it effectively.
SeasonalJan 2, 2026
January Bass Patterns: Where They Go and How to Catch Them
January is the toughest month for bass fishing, but fish are still catchable if you understand where they are and how slowly to present to them.
SeasonalDec 30, 2025
Winter Smallmouth Tactics: Cold-Water Techniques That Work
Smallmouth bass are more active in cold water than largemouth, but they require specific presentations. Here's how to target them through the winter.
StrategyDec 26, 2025
New Year Bass Fishing Resolutions Worth Keeping
Most fishing resolutions fade by February. These five are specific, achievable, and will actually make you a better angler by fall.
StrategyDec 23, 2025
Year-End Bass Fishing: What 2025 Taught Us
Stepping back at the end of a fishing season reveals patterns, mistakes, and breakthroughs worth carrying into the next year.
StrategyDec 19, 2025
Reading Bottom Composition to Find Winter Bass
Bottom type determines where winter bass hold. Learning to read hard vs. soft bottom on your electronics changes how you approach cold-water fishing.
TechniquesDec 16, 2025
Cold-Water Finesse Fishing: When Bass Won't Commit
When bass are cold, slow, and uninterested in power presentations, finesse techniques close the deal. Here's what to throw and how to fish it.
LocationsDec 12, 2025
How to Find and Catch Bass in Deep Winter Reservoirs
When water temps plunge in large reservoirs, bass abandon shallow water entirely. Learn where they go and how to get them to bite in the coldest months.
GearDec 9, 2025
Bass Angler Gift Guide: The Best Gear for Every Budget
Buying for a bass angler this season? Here are the best gifts across every price range — from beginner bundles to premium electronics upgrades.
TechniquesDec 5, 2025
Blade Baits for Winter Bass: The Underrated Cold-Water Weapon
Blade baits get overlooked in winter, but they're one of the deadliest cold-water tools for suspended and deep bass. Here's how to fish them right.
SeasonalDec 2, 2025
Winter Jerkbait Fishing: How to Trigger Cold-Water Bass
Suspending jerkbaits are one of the most reliable cold-water bass producers. Here's how to fish them when the water drops below 50°F.
SeasonalNov 27, 2025
The Complete Seasonal Forage Guide for Bass Fishing
A full-year breakdown of what bass eat from prespawn through winter — and how to match every phase with the right lure.
SeasonalNov 20, 2025
Fall Shad Patterns for Reservoir Bass: The Complete Guide
When shad push shallow in fall, bass feed aggressively. Here's how to find the shad, read the conditions, and pick the right lure to get bit.
TechniquesNov 13, 2025
The Angler's Guide to Bluegill Cranking: DT Series Deep Dives
Rapala DT series crankbaits in bluegill colors are among the most overlooked tournament tools. Here's when to throw them and how to fish them right.
SeasonalNov 6, 2025
Spring Crawfish Patterns: How to Catch Prespawn Bass on Rock
Craw patterns are the dominant spring technique on rocky bodies of water. Learn where to find prespawn bass keyed on crawfish and which lures to use.
TechniquesOct 30, 2025
Frog Fishing for Bass: The Complete Guide to Hollow-Body Frogs
Hollow-body frog fishing produces some of the most explosive strikes in bass fishing. Here's everything you need to know to fish them effectively.
How-ToOct 23, 2025
How to Use the Seasonal Forage Calendar to Pick Your Lure
The forage calendar maps your fishing date to a seasonal phase and surfaces the best lure for your region, waterbody, and depth. Here's how it works.
StrategyOct 16, 2025
Best Bass Forage Patterns by Lake Type: Reservoir vs Natural Lake vs Pond
The body of water you're fishing determines which forage pattern dominates. A guide to matching your tactics to your lake type.
BeginnerOct 9, 2025
The Beginner's Guide to Bass Lure Bundles: Start With Forage, Not Opinions
New to bass fishing? Skip the overwhelming tackle aisle. Start with forage-matched bundles that cover the most common scenarios you'll encounter.
SeasonalOct 2, 2025
Fall Reservoir Deep Guide: When Shad Are Still Offshore
Early fall on reservoirs can be a transition period where shad haven't pushed shallow yet. Here's how to find and catch the deep fish before they migrate.
StrategySep 25, 2025
Pond Fishing Year-Round: A Month-by-Month Forage Guide
Small ponds offer excellent bass fishing year-round if you understand the forage shifts. Here's a month-by-month breakdown of what works and why.
StrategySep 18, 2025
Bluegill vs Shad: How to Choose the Right Forage Pattern
These two forage families dominate most bass fisheries. Understanding when each rules — and why — will transform your lure selection.