Bass

The right Senko color can be the difference between a limit and getting skunked. Water clarity, light conditions, and the season all change what bass want to see. This guide breaks down the top Yamamoto Senko colors and exactly when to throw each one …

Using the wrong hook size costs fish. Too small and you miss strikes; too large and you kill the action or make it hard for bass to commit. This guide breaks down the right hook size for every major bass fishing technique — Texas rig, wacky rig …

As fishing pressure increases and competition tightens, the anglers gaining edges are reaching outside the conventional playbook. Here are four under-the-radar techniques — proven by tournament results and real catches — that most bass an …

Soft swimbaits have evolved from a novelty to one of the most versatile prespawn tools in a bass angler's arsenal. This guide breaks down which body style to throw, how to rig for more hook-ups, and the go-to setup that has produced big limits &mdash …

Spring is the most exciting—and most confusing—time to bass fish. One day they’re roaming and feeding, the next they’re guarding beds, and the next they’re sliding back out to recover. If you’ve ever asked, “ …

Getting bit in heavy cover is easy. Landing fish without constant snags is the hard part. If you’ve ever tried to fish matted grass, lily pads, hydrilla, or laydowns and spent more time cleaning weeds off your hook than fighting fish, you&rsquo …

If you’re searching for the best bass fishing retrieval methods, you already know lure choice is only half the equation. The real difference-maker is how you move that lure—your cadence, speed, pauses, and deflections. Raise a squarebill …

Rodman Reservoir (Lake Ocklawaha) is Florida’s timber-filled trophy factory—part river, part lake, all business. I’ve punched hyacinth mats here under a noon sun, slow-rolled big worms across river-channel edges, and watched a wild …

Shallow, sprawling, and absolutely loaded with grass, Lake Kissimmee is the heartbeat of Central Florida bass fishing. I’ve walked frogs across cheese in the gray light, flipped maidencane walls until my shoulders ached, and slow-rolled swim ji …

Lake Okeechobee is shallow, weedy, and full of bass that live in grass mats, reed heads, and eelgrass lanes. The lake rewards strong pattern fishing and clean presentations in cover. This guide shows the best bass lures for Lake Okeechobee and explai …

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, and produce big bites in shallow water. This guide highlights reliable walkers, poppers, frogs, prop baits, and buzzbaits. I explai …

Scent can be the final trigger. The right attractant masks human odor, mimics natural forage, and makes fish commit when they’re on the fence. A good gel stays on the bait. A good cure keeps roe fishable and vibrant. In this guide, I break down …