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How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.

How to Fish an Alabama Rig: A Complete Guide How to Fish an Alabama Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig

How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More

By Derek Horner

Two fishermen rescue driver from drowning.

‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car ‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.

‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast ‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast

Chatterbait bass.

How to Fish a Chatterbait: A Complete Guide How to Fish a Chatterbait: A Complete Guide

By Kristine Fischer, Derek Horner

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

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

By Derek Horner

An angler holds up a giant bass in Austin, Texas.

Record Largemouth Caught in Downtown Austin Is the Biggest Bass (So Far) of the 2025 Texas ShareLunker Season Record Largemouth Caught in Downtown Austin Is the Biggest Bass (So Far) of the 2025 Texas ShareLunker Season

A man holds up a nice bass while wearing a winter jacket in a bass boat.

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Winter Escapes for Bass Addicts Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Winter Escapes for Bass Addicts

Pro Angler and YouTuber Ben Milliken Says His Arrest Was a ‘Massive Misunderstanding’ Pro Angler and YouTuber Ben Milliken Says His Arrest Was a ‘Massive Misunderstanding’

By Alice Jones Webb, Derek Horner

This Diehard Bass Angler Wants You to Kill More Largemouths — for Better Fishing in the Future This Diehard Bass Angler Wants You to Kill More Largemouths — for Better Fishing in the Future

An angler holds up a giant smallmouth bass.

‘I Wasn’t Going to Kill That Bass.’ Tournament Angler Releases New State-Record Smallmouth ‘I Wasn’t Going to Kill That Bass.’ Tournament Angler Releases New State-Record Smallmouth

The author fishing one of the best smallmouth bass lakes.

The 7 Best Smallmouth Bass Lakes and Rivers The 7 Best Smallmouth Bass Lakes and Rivers

By Derek Horner

A fly fisherman holds up a smallmouth bass.

Guide to Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in the Fall Guide to Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in the Fall

A North Dakota fishing guide with a big Montana smallmouth bass.

‘I Was in Disbelief.’ Fishing Guide Releases Montana’s Pending-Record Smallmouth Bass ‘I Was in Disbelief.’ Fishing Guide Releases Montana’s Pending-Record Smallmouth Bass

professional bass angler on a boat catching a fish

Forward Facing Sonar Restrictions Hit Pro Bass Fishing, While One Smaller Tour Bans FFS Altogether Forward Facing Sonar Restrictions Hit Pro Bass Fishing, While One Smaller Tour Bans FFS Altogether

By Derek Horner

Two college fishermen hold up bass at a Bassmaster tournament.

Podcast: Why Today’s College Anglers Are Tomorrow’s Bass Pros Podcast: Why Today’s College Anglers Are Tomorrow’s Bass Pros

smallmouth bugs

Podcast: The Secrets to Catching Bug-Drunk Smallmouths Podcast: The Secrets to Catching Bug-Drunk Smallmouths

JT Thompkins was disqualified from a tournament and it cost him a shot at thousands.

Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Disqualified for Failing a Polygraph Test Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Disqualified for Failing a Polygraph Test

By Derek Horner