Bass

Among the many options available to anglers, fishing crankbaits during the fall is almost always a good choice. Bass begin feeding on shad and small baitfish and crankbaits are excellent at imitating baitfish. However, there are countless colors to choose from (overwhelmingly so), and not all colors are equal for all fishing conditions. In fact, choosing the right crankbait color can make or break your fishing experience.

Understanding the Role of Color

There are several factors to consider when choosing the crankbait color:

Start and Finish the Day Fishing Bold

We’ve all seen an epic smallmouth bite at sunrise. A lot of times it involves topwater baits and schools of fish trying to outdo one another in their acrobatics.

Then the sunlight hits the water, the bite fades, and reality sets in.

by Tony J. Peterson

Kayak Fishing for Bass can be Easy and Extremely Fun to Do

By Joshua Workman

Whether you’re looking to expand your bass-fishing horizons beyond the bank, test new waters or experience the sport in a whole new way, fishing from a kayak is a great way to make it happen.

Depending on where you are at, the early season fishing depends predominantly on water temps and fish behavior.

Are you thinking about heading south to fish this winter? Many of you do, and Florida is the destination for many snowbirds.

A frigid wind swept across the gray waters of the large impoundment as a pair of anglers cast their lures towards a sunken island. It was the middle of winter. The weather was nasty, their fingers numb. But chances for a big bass were good. This is the season, after all, when most giant largemouths are caught.

Cabela's Pro Staff member and professional tournament angler Dave Smith shares his techniques for bass fishing when the temperatures start to drop.  

By Joe Arterburn

MLF Pro James Watson knows that one of the most effective baits to fish during the post-spawn is a floating worm. That said, the bite only lasts for a week before fish get even more hungry. This is when they need to put on some weight as they rebound from the spawn.
 

Fishing tips and tactics from Cabela’s Ambassador Mike McClelland.

By Jeff Samsel

Fishing Tips and Tactics from Cabela's Ambassador Wade Middleton

By Jeff Samsel

Having just released a chunky largemouth, Wade Middleton casts his stick bait to the exact spot where the previous fish bit, knowing he is likely to get another bite.