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Unlocking Suspended Bass: Why These Mid-Water Giants Still Bite
In the ever-evolving world of bass fishing, opinions often solidify into “rules” — even when the fish don’t always follow them. One long-standing belief? That suspended bass are inactive and uncatchable. For many anglers, spotting a fish mid-water column on …
Post-Spawn Bass Fishing: How to Target Bass During Recovery Season
As spring transitions into early summer, bass anglers face a unique challenge and opportunity: the post-spawn phase. This seasonal window follows the intense spawning activity that dominates late spring and can be a productive time to target largemouth and smallmouth …
The Art of Subtlety: Mastering Finesse Fishing for Bass and Beyond
The term “finesse fishing” has become a ubiquitous element of the angling lexicon, particularly within the bass fishing community. It conjures images of delicate presentations, subtle movements, and the art of coaxing strikes from seemingly reluctant fish. Yet, despite its …
Hackney’s Hot Takes: 5 Bass Fishing Gold Nuggets from a Classic Legend
Imagine spending a full competition day on the water with Bassmaster icon Greg Hackney. That’s exactly where this writer found himself during the Bassmaster Classic, soaking up not just the sun, but invaluable insights into bass behavior, fishing instincts, and …
Decoding the Dog Days: A Strategic Approach to Summer Bass Angling
The sweltering heat of summer can transform the pursuit of bass from a leisurely pastime into a frustrating exercise in futility. When temperatures soar, bass undergo significant behavioral shifts, prioritizing not only sustenance but also the critical need for cooler, …
Southeastern Trophy Smallmouth Bass Destinations
Anglers highly value catching smallmouth bass of any size due to their striking bronze and gold hues, impressive aerial displays, and aggressive feeding behaviors. These characteristics have firmly established the smallmouth bass as a highly sought-after and enjoyable sport fish …
Bass on the Move: Top Summer Fishing Tips from a Boat
Summer is prime time for bass fishing, but when temperatures rise, bass behavior changes dramatically. Anglers who adapt their boat fishing techniques will find no shortage of bites even during the hottest days. Here’s how to maximize bass catches from …
Rethinking Catch-and-Release: Why Harvesting Small Bass Might Be the Key to Bigger Fish
Catch-and-release fishing, especially for Largemouth bass, has long been considered the gold standard of conservation. For many anglers, it’s a tradition rooted in family fishing trips, often with the guiding principle of “let it grow.” This approach has helped form …
Unveiling America’s Next Largemouth Leviathans
The pursuit of colossal largemouth bass fueled a career in fishing. Growing up near Southern California’s legendary fisheries, tales of record-breaking catches shaped an approach focused on the biggest fish in any lake. The 1990s and 2000s saw California reign …
Unlocking Ice-Out Bass: Cold-Water Tactics for Giant Largemouths
When the ice finally retreats and spring sun begins to shine, anglers across northern waters prepare for one of the most rewarding – and challenging – bass fishing windows of the year: ice-out. While bites can be few and far …
