Bass Fishing

News & Tips: Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?...
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Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?

October 9, 2014
Tips on how anglers can use sound to their advantage. Unlike humans, fish have two sensors for detecting sound: the inner ear and the lateral line. These two systems work independently of each other…
Pro John Crews by Pro John Crews
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Cruising to the Top; Pro Bass Angler John Crews

October 8, 2014
High expectations are what many anglers fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series tour have each season. Some meet their individual expectations. Many never come close to getting where they'd like to be.…
News & Tips: Light Tackle Muskies?
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Light Tackle Muskies?

October 8, 2014
I fished a bass tournament on Barbee Chain of Lakes in Warsaw, Ind. It was May -- chilly, about 65 degrees and sunny. We set out for a day of bass fishing but soon found things would quickly change.…
News & Tips: How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs...
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How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs

October 7, 2014
My guide client Dave and I were drifting along a river section that split around a small, gravel-covered island.  We were concentrating on the main bank, where a deeper trough hugged the shoreline. …
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3 Ways to Heavy Up Your Muskie and Northern Pike Fishing Gear

October 6, 2014
Fishing northern waters is nothing like bass fishing. The fish are picky, and where they’re at one day isn’t necessarily where they’re at the next. The same goes for presentation and lures. What…
News & Tips: Fish the Points Near Bays for Migrating Largemouth in the Fall...
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Fish the Points Near Bays for Migrating Largemouth in the Fall

October 5, 2014
Be sure to fish points near bays for largemouth this autumn. These areas draw in bass that are leaving shallow bays and can hold lots of quality fish in a small area. It’s autumn. Many types of…
News & Tips: Lunkerhunt Lunker Frog - Such a Realistic Fishing Lure It Makes Bass Go Berserk...
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Lunkerhunt Lunker Frog - Such a Realistic Fishing Lure It Makes Bass Go Berserk

October 3, 2014
Ask anglers to describe their favorite fishing technique and the consensus will unanimously land on topwater. Prod a little further and most will disclose an affinity for tossing frogs. The looks…
Angler fishing for bass from a boat in cold weather
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What You Should Do When Bass Go Deep (infographic)

October 2, 2014
On many bodies of water during the winter, fall, and summer month’s bass and baitfish migrate to deep offshore structure in search of cooler or warmer waters. A few simple adjustments to your fishing…
News & Tips: Is Fishing a Texas-Style Rigged Senko Sheer Genius or a Joke?...
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Is Fishing a Texas-Style Rigged Senko Sheer Genius or a Joke?

October 2, 2014
For an effective go to bait throught summer and early fall, try Senko plastic worms. It’s pretty easy to think of certain baits such as the Senko (and similar cigar-shaped sinking worms such as the…
Angler holding two bass
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4 Plastic Worm Rigs for Bass That You Should Know (infographic)

October 2, 2014
For many anglers having a slow day out on the water, the only thing that can turn it around is a good plastic worm rig. A number of fishing rigs exist, and each one serves its own purpose for fishing…
Jacob Powroznik is Bassmaster Rookie of the year by Jacob Powroznik is Bassmaster Rookie of the year...
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Mercury Pro Jacob Powroznik Dominates Bassmaster Rookie of the Year Race

September 27, 2014
ESCANABA, Mich. - Sept. 23, 2014 - It was a telling sign of how well Mercury pro Jacob Powroznik fished during the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series season: 2004 Bassmaster Classic champion Takahiro Omori…
2014 Toyota Bassmaster Anglerr of the Year, Greg Hackney  by 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Anglerr of the Year, Greg Hackney ...
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Hackney is AOY Champion at Last

September 27, 2014
Hackney is AOY champion at last Mercury pro Greg Hackney has long been considered one of the top-tier bass pros, yet many felt he didn't live up to his potential. Sure, he took home and FLW Angler of…