Smallmouth Bass

The best smallmouth fishing tips, tackle, and gear from the Outdoor Life experts.

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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

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

Using Forward Facing Sonar to Locate Fish

7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained 7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

geecrack cuebomb

How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits

Everything you need to know to catch bass on a strolling rig

A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

The best drop shot rods are sensitive and light, yet powerful enough to pull up giants

Gear

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024 The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

Forward facing sonar has changed fishing, and the next evolution is FFS specific baits and gear

Gear

New Lures, Reels, Rods, and Lines Designed for Forward Facing Sonar New Lures, Reels, Rods, and Lines Designed for Forward Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

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

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

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

best bass fishing tips for beginners lead

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

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

smallmouth bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass How to Catch Smallmouth Bass

A brown trout caught on a cicada fly.

How to Fish the 2024 Cicada Hatch How to Fish the 2024 Cicada Hatch