Bass

"I'll yank a good smallmouth from under this log coming up," said my long time fishing buddy Vern Clemens. 

The other day I was reminded that it's often best to trust your instincts. Thanks to a high-water imposed layoff, it was my first guide job on the Allegheny River in around two weeks.

No matter what time of the year it is, and no matter how nasty and cold the weather is, fishing addicts all across the world brave the elements year after year.

There are more largemouth bass lures on the market than you can shake a flipping stick at. Many are tailor-made for set conditions.

Largemouth bass can be found in most lakes, rivers, streams and ponds across the continent.

Docks are great places to catch bass, but some docks are better for fishing than others.

I watched and waited. My line twitched once, then started to move. I had just skipped a purple tube under a long dock and a largemouth bass quickly decided it was dinner. I set the hook, feeling the weight of a decent fish. The largemouth swam towards the dock's pillars with a strong surge, but the rod's steady pressure coaxed the fish boat side. I lipped the hefty largemouth and got a photo before releasing the fish.

Bass fishing can seem like a confusing sport to those just getting int

Let's face it. When it comes to bass fishing, getting the best fishing rod is pretty important. They allow us to cast our lures, work baits and, most importantly, haul in fish.