Bass Fishing

Mark Zona (L) Jerry McKinnis (R) by Mark Zona (L) Jerry McKinnis (R)...
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Zona Picks Three Baits for Catching Late Summer Bass

August 6, 2015
It's getting to be that time of the year, late summer. Yep, talk of football and Mark Zona's beloved Chicago Bears predicted to be the worst team in the NFL this season. This according to USA Today.…
News & Tips: Stay Shallow for Your Heaviest Stringer of the Summer...
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Stay Shallow for Your Heaviest Stringer of the Summer

July 27, 2015
Arizona fishing pro Josh Bertrand is never happier than when he’s staring at his graph, working a dropshot rig in water at least as deep as his Nitro boat is long. In a perfect world, he’d be looking…
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Summer Froggin for Bass

July 24, 2015
Bass busters throughout the land love the springtime bite. When bass start getting active. Pursuing eats and getting ready to reproduce. Great fun is had by most anglers in the spring. However, many…
News & Tips: Four Worm Colors the Pros Won't Tell You About...
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Four Worm Colors the Pros Won't Tell You About

July 10, 2015
In my career as an outdoor journalist I’ve interviewed hundreds of professional anglers about dozens of subjects.  When the conversation turns to soft plastics, one topic consistently arises: color.…
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Top Three Bass Fishing Tactics with Keith Combs

July 8, 2015
Strike King pro Keith Combs loves to fish deep water for largemouth bass. This is especially true during the summer months. The three-time Toyota Texas Bass Classic champ and Bassmaster Elite Series…
News & Tips: 4 Ways to Pick the Right Bass Fishing Rod...
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4 Ways to Pick the Right Bass Fishing Rod

July 8, 2015
Have you ever asked the question, "How do I choose the right bass rod?" The simplest way to select a bass fishing rod is to match the rod's action with bait-specific techniques. We can narrow…
Ott DeFoe at work on the Elites by Ott DeFoe at work on the Elites...
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Ott DeFoe's Fishing Style Includes Underwater Eyes

July 7, 2015
NITRO/Mercury pro Ott DeFoe has made a name for himself by consistently finishing in the money over the years. However, it's tough to categorize DeFoe's fishing style. Is he a power fisherman?…
Timmy Horton bagging a fat bass by Timmy Horton bagging a fat bass...
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Think Grass for Bass in the Heat of the Summer Says Tim Horton

July 1, 2015
Timmy Horton hit the pro-bass scene with a bang back in 2000. The NITRO/Mercury pro took home the Angler of the Year title in his rookie campaign. Since then, Horton has been one of the top anglers…
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Time on The Water is Key For Hite's Bassmaster Success

June 29, 2015
Mercury pro Brett Hite is certainly one of the top pros fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series. His first year on the Elites brought Hite a victory in addition to qualifying to fish the prestigious…
News & Tips: 4 Fishing Vibration Tricks to Catch More Bass...
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4 Fishing Vibration Tricks to Catch More Bass

June 23, 2015
1. A fishing trick to use in stained or muddy water or at night when bass can’t see as well is to use big lures that displace water and create good vibrations. 2. Another trick some fishermen use is…
Bass Pro Shops pro Scott Martin with a pair of chunky spotted bass ...
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Bass Pro Shops Fishing Pro Chris Lane Talks About His Four-Year Winning Streak

June 22, 2015
Chris Lane is on a mega roll. Honestly, the Bass Pro Shops pro is having one productive season after another on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Starting with his Bassmaster Classic victory in 2012, Lane…
News & Tips: The 5 Fishing Lures Smallmouth Can't Resist (video)...
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The 5 Fishing Lures Smallmouth Can't Resist (video)

June 19, 2015
Call it “Survivor: Smallmouth Style.” Tell a professional angler he’s going smallmouth fishing somewhere that has a huge population of big bronzebacks and watch the smile spread across his face…