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Smallmouth Bass

The best smallmouth fishing tips, tackle, and gear from the Outdoor Life experts.

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How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Rivers

By Kristine Fischer

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The Best Smallmouth Fishing of My Life Was Where I Least Expected It

By Hank Bradshaw

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Tips for Catching Bigger Bass at Night, According to 3 Experts

By Travis Faulkner

A largemouth bass in a net with a swimbait in its mouth.
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Serious Bass Anglers Should Know When to Fizz Fish. Here’s How to Do It Safely

By Kristine Fischer

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Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Problematic Fish in the Country

By Joe Cermele

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We Found an Unreal River Smallmouth Bite Despite Blazing Hot Weather

By Ted Janes

Man catches giant bass with one of the best bass lures.
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The Best Topwater Lures for Bass: 9 Classics That Still Catch Big Fish

By Pete Robbins

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The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

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The Scientific Reason Why Black Lures Catch the Most Fish

By Joe Cermele

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Expert Tips for Making Your Own Soft-Plastic Fishing Baits

By Joe Cermele

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How to Fish a Drop Shot Rig — and Catch More Bass During the Spawn

By Derek Horner

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The Best Bass Lures: The Ultimate Guide to Every Type of Bass Bait

By Derek Horner

The essentials needed for a wacky rig
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How to Fish a Wacky Rig: One of the Easiest Ways to Catch Big Bass

By Derek Horner

A bass angler holds up a huge largemouth at a marina.
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Young Guide Catches a Giant Texas Bass ‘With His Name on It’

By Bob McNally

A big bass caught with a big pink bait.
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Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Big Bass Baits You Should Throw This Spring

By Joe Cermele

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Smallmouth Bass

Night Fishing Secrets: 4 Species You Should Be Targeting After Sunset This Summer

By Joe Cermele

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Smallmouth Bass

Old School Tactics for Catching Fall Smallmouth Bass

By Jerry Gibbs

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Smallmouth Bass

The Best Way to Catch Pre-Spawn Smallmouth Bass? Slow Play a Jerkbait

By Joe Cermele

A Michigan angler with a fat smallmouth bass.
Smallmouth Bass

‘Bowling Ball’ Smallmouth Caught in Michigan Was Busting at the Seams

By Dac Collins

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Smallmouth Bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass

By Joe Cermele, Derek Horner