Bass Fishing

Catch more largemouth bass and smallmouth bass with these expert bass fishing tips, tactics, and gear reviews.

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An illustration of a kid holding up a big bass

The Unmaking of an Ozark Stream, and One Last, Giant Bass with My Grandpa The Unmaking of an Ozark Stream, and One Last, Giant Bass with My Grandpa

By Larry Dablemont

An angler holds up a massive largemouth bass.

Texas Crappie Angler Hooks Same Giant Bass from the Same Dock 2 Years Apart Texas Crappie Angler Hooks Same Giant Bass from the Same Dock 2 Years Apart

By Alice Jones Webb

A tournament angler holds up a lake-record spotted bass.

Tourney Angler Catches Record Spotted Bass on Final Day of Competition Tourney Angler Catches Record Spotted Bass on Final Day of Competition

Football star Travis Hunter holds up a bass.

This Heisman Trophy Winner Would Rather Be Bass Fishing This Heisman Trophy Winner Would Rather Be Bass Fishing

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The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners

By Joe Cermele, Derek Horner

glide baits for bass

Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider

smallmouth bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass How to Catch Smallmouth Bass

By Joe Cermele, Derek Horner

How to read a fish finder

How to Read a Fish Finder How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.

Gear

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

A tournament angler holds up a heavyweight largemouth bass.

‘I Knew Right Away It Was a Big, Big Fish.’ Tourney Angler’s Huge Largemouth Ties League Record for Heaviest Bass Ever Weighed ‘I Knew Right Away It Was a Big, Big Fish.’ Tourney Angler’s Huge Largemouth Ties League Record for Heaviest Bass Ever Weighed

The author releases a smallmouth bass caught on a neko rig.

Neko Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It Neko Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

A side-by-side comparison of largemouth and smallmouth bass, held up by an angler.

A Guide to Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth Bass A Guide to Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth Bass

By Dac Collins, Derek Horner

The best spinning reels help you use some of the best fishing catching tactics

Gear

The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options Tested The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Pete Robbins

The free rig on the deck of a boat.

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

By Derek Horner

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.

How to Fish an Alabama Rig: A Complete Guide How to Fish an Alabama Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig

How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More

By Derek Horner

Two fishermen rescue driver from drowning.

‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car ‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.

‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast ‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast