Bass Fishing(Page 2)

Catch more largemouth bass and smallmouth bass with these expert bass fishing tips, tactics, and gear reviews.

Latest in Bass Fishing

Here’s Why Forward Facing Sonar Won’t Be Banned from Professional Bass Fishing Here’s Why Forward Facing Sonar Won’t Be Banned from Professional Bass Fishing

By Derek Horner

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.

Gear

Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod

By Derek Horner

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook

Gear

The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

Angler with smallmouth bass.

Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip

new york record bass

Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York

A Humminbird and Garmin fish finder on the deck of a boat.

Gear

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar? MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

By Pete Robbins

micro ned rig fishing

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time

By Alex Robinson

old school bass lures

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now) Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now)

The free rig on the deck of a boat.

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

By Derek Horner

collage of record bass snapshots

The Biggest Bass Ever Caught The Biggest Bass Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte, Dac Collins

no trespassing sign

Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots

Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass

By Pete Robbins

The best spinning reels help you use some of the best fishing catching tactics

Gear

The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options

By Pete Robbins

7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass 7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass

We tested the Revo Rocket.

The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2025 The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2025

By Pete Robbins

smallmouth bass caught in a river

The Best Way to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Rivers: Hit Them With Topwater Lures While Wading The Best Way to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Rivers: Hit Them With Topwater Lures While Wading

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The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners

Catching bass on frog baits.

How to Catch Bass on Frog Baits How to Catch Bass on Frog Baits

By Alex Robinson, Kristine Fischer, Joe Cermele

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

Bass pro Matty Wong with a giant bass he caught in front of a cop.

Watch: Pro Fisherman Risks a Ticket, Catches Giant Bass in Front of the Cops Watch: Pro Fisherman Risks a Ticket, Catches Giant Bass in Front of the Cops

A fish being cut open with lead weights inside, the lead weights used to try to cheat in a fishing tournament.

Louisiana Man Arrested After Stuffing 2.5 Pounds of Lead Weights into Bass at Fishing Tourney Louisiana Man Arrested After Stuffing 2.5 Pounds of Lead Weights into Bass at Fishing Tourney

By Natalie Krebs

smallmouth bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass How to Catch Smallmouth Bass

A brown trout caught on a cicada fly.

How to Fish the 2025 Cicada Hatch How to Fish the 2025 Cicada Hatch

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 Texas game warden inspects a boat.

Texas Game Wardens Seize $100K Worth of Stolen Boats and Motors at Amateur Bass Tournament Texas Game Wardens Seize $100K Worth of Stolen Boats and Motors at Amateur Bass Tournament

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

The aftermath of a boat wreck at a bass fishing tournament in Florida.

Watch: Pro Bass Anglers ‘Could Have Been Killed’ in Crash While Speeding Back to Weigh-In Watch: Pro Bass Anglers ‘Could Have Been Killed’ in Crash While Speeding Back to Weigh-In

Here’s How Justin Hamner Won the Bassmaster Classic with Forward-Facing Sonar and a Jerkbait

Here’s How Justin Hamner Won the Bassmaster Classic with Forward-Facing Sonar and a Jerkbait Here’s How Justin Hamner Won the Bassmaster Classic with Forward-Facing Sonar and a Jerkbait

Baits, Lures, & Flies

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

By Derek Horner

angler standing on bank holds huge largemouth bass up toward camera

California Dreaming: How Nintendo Led Oliver Ngy to Big-Bass Superstardom California Dreaming: How Nintendo Led Oliver Ngy to Big-Bass Superstardom

the best premium buzzbait

Gear

The 6 Best Buzzbaits of 2025 The 6 Best Buzzbaits of 2025

By Pete Robbins

A young angler holds up a huge Texas largemouth.

11-Year-Old Lands 13-Pound Bass, Makes Texas History 11-Year-Old Lands 13-Pound Bass, Makes Texas History

An angler holds up a smallmouth bass in a parking lot.

Huge Smallmouth Bass Caught in Indiana Should Break 32-Year-Old State Record Huge Smallmouth Bass Caught in Indiana Should Break 32-Year-Old State Record

A fisherman wearing 3D goggles holds up a bass.

Watch: YouTuber Syncs Apple Vision Pro with LiveScope Watch: YouTuber Syncs Apple Vision Pro with LiveScope

Fischer hoists bass

Breaking Bass: Kristine Fischer’s Rise to Kayak-Fishing Fame Breaking Bass: Kristine Fischer’s Rise to Kayak-Fishing Fame

augmented reality glasses

A Bassmaster Pro Is Using Augmented Reality Glasses for LiveScoping A Bassmaster Pro Is Using Augmented Reality Glasses for LiveScoping

By Pete Robbins

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook

Gear

The Best Fishing Lines for Bass of 2025 The Best Fishing Lines for Bass of 2025

By Pete Robbins

glide baits for bass

Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider

The best spinning rod and reel combos will do everything from win tournaments to catch your first fish

Gear

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos

By Pete Robbins

details mysterious idaho bass record

Details Behind a Mysterious Idaho Bass Record Finally Come to Light Details Behind a Mysterious Idaho Bass Record Finally Come to Light

kayak angler paddles through rapids

Hell or High Water: Chasing Smallmouth Bass on the New River Hell or High Water: Chasing Smallmouth Bass on the New River

Photographs by Nick Kelley, Story by Natalie Krebs

video cannibalistic bass

Watch: Kayak Angler Finds a Big Bass Choking on a Smaller One Watch: Kayak Angler Finds a Big Bass Choking on a Smaller One

smallmouth bass

These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.

Gear

The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2025 The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

best fly rods for bass

Gear

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

big pile of colorful crankbaits laid out on metallic background

The Secret World of Custom Balsa Crankbaits The Secret World of Custom Balsa Crankbaits

By Pete Robbins

kellie renfro TX sharelunker

East Texas Woman Lands 13-Pound Lunker Bass on a Last-Minute Trip to Lake Nacogdoches East Texas Woman Lands 13-Pound Lunker Bass on a Last-Minute Trip to Lake Nacogdoches

A side-by-side comparison of largemouth and smallmouth bass, held up by an angler.

A Guide to Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth Bass A Guide to Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth Bass

texas world record bass

Texas Angler’s Largemouth Bass Officially a New World Record Texas Angler’s Largemouth Bass Officially a New World Record

record smallmouth bass new york

Tournament Angler Catches Same Record Smallmouth Bass Two Years in a Row Tournament Angler Catches Same Record Smallmouth Bass Two Years in a Row

A weak hook will straighten when you get bit by a big trophy fish.

3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish 3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish

A man and a woman on a boat holding fishing rods and bass

Gear

The Best Bass Lures for Summer of 2025 The Best Bass Lures for Summer of 2025

By Pete Robbins

We found the best bass boats.

Gear

The Best Bass Boats of 2025 The Best Bass Boats of 2025

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

golden bass michigan lake

Rare Golden Largemouth Bass Caught from Michigan Lake Rare Golden Largemouth Bass Caught from Michigan Lake

what do bass eat

What Do Bass Eat? What Do Bass Eat?

mistake costs bass angler 100k

Pro Bass Angler Forfeits $100K in Winnings When It’s Discovered He Didn’t Have a Fishing License Pro Bass Angler Forfeits $100K in Winnings When It’s Discovered He Didn’t Have a Fishing License

How to read a fish finder

How to Read a Fish Finder How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

alabama man waves gun at anglers

Watch: Armed Alabama Man Charged After Cussing Out Bass Tournament Anglers Watch: Armed Alabama Man Charged After Cussing Out Bass Tournament Anglers

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Gear

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

A catfishing bum in Pittsburgh.

How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream

A man holding a large green spring bass

Gear

The Best Spring Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spring Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

A man on a boat on the water holding a smallmouth bass

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

We tested the Revo Rocket.

Gear

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By Pete Robbins