Bass Fishing

Jimmy Houston by Jimmy Houston
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3 Questions With Elite Fishing Pro Jimmy Houston

October 14, 2015
by Pros4- 1Source's Dave Landahl While many tournament anglers are still pitching and flipping throughout the country, professional bass anglers like Mercury pro Jimmy Houston are done for the season…
News & Tips: Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)...
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Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)

October 14, 2015
In the fall, fresh off their summer laziness and in anticipation of their winter chill, bass want to get fat. They are the finned equivalent of the offensive linemen who strike fear into the heart of…
News & Tips: The Big Jig Beat Down
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The Big Jig Beat Down

October 5, 2015
Mark Zona doesn't have the time or tolerance to mess with small fish.  He’s got a deal pinned down that involves big bass jigs, stout rods, offshore vegetation, and monster largemouth. He’s aware…
News & Tips: Understanding the Underspin
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Understanding the Underspin

September 23, 2015
They had to delay the start of the 2015 Bassmaster Classic due to icy roads and boats stuck to their trailer bunks. There were single digit temperatures in South Carolina when the competitors finally…
News & Tips: 6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing...
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6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing

September 9, 2015
Many experienced or seasoned bass anglers will tell you that there is a special thrill that comes with watching a bass practically pop up to the surface behind your topwater bait. No wonder many…
News & Tips: How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits...
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How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits

September 9, 2015
Both for professional bass anglers and those who engage in crankbait fishing for recreational purposes, summertime is unarguably the best time to go bass fishing for obvious reasons. For starters,…
JT Kenny Getting it Done by JT Kenny Getting it Done...
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Fall Fishing is Spinnerbait Pitching Time

September 3, 2015
Spinnerbait, spinnerbait. Where for art thou, spinnerbait? Ahem, the "Bard" I ain't, but I do so long for the spinnerbait to become a top-of-mind choice for bass fishing fans once again. Sure, walk…
News & Tips: The Best Baits for River Smallmouth
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The Best Baits for River Smallmouth

September 1, 2015
When the sun bears down relentlessly, few types of fishing offer more soothing relief than casting to river smallmouth. You can use a canoe or johnboat to get into fresh, untapped stretches, but plan…
Reigning FLW Tour AOY Scott Martin bagging his catch at the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup by Reigning FLW Tour AOY Scott Martin bagging his catch at the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup...
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Bass Angler Scott Martin's Magical Year

August 31, 2015
Scott Martin had a magical year fishing the FLW Tour in 2015. Funny thing. His magical year didn't start in January of this year. Nope. Started at the beginning of the 2014 FLW Tour season. Martin…
News & Tips: Shady Ways to Catch Bass on a Hot Day
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Shady Ways to Catch Bass on a Hot Day

August 24, 2015
Shade fishing is important for catching bass on hot summer days usually in July and August. And, catching big bass in the late summer is not as difficult as you might think. Bass are really no…
News & Tips: Rat Out Big Fish With a Topwater Mouse...
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Rat Out Big Fish With a Topwater Mouse

August 12, 2015
Casting the lure towards the vast green mat of milfoil, I cranked slowly on the handle of the baitcast reel, tensing instinctively. Somehow I just knew a strike was coming. Seconds later the mat of…
News & Tips: 4 Hot Weather Fishing Tips
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4 Hot Weather Fishing Tips

August 7, 2015
When fishing slows on your local lake because of hot weather, use these tatics to improve your chances of catching more fish: 1. Fish the Current Head to the local smallmouth river and turn over…