The best bass lure can spark heated debates among anglers. Some fishermen like spinnerbaits more than jerkbaits and others prefer topwater over soft plastics. In reality, it is difficult to say this ...

Closing out the year with our last "Baits of the Month" blog of 2025. If you're like me and live up north, you probably just got a foot of snow dumped on you and won't be fishing anything other than ...

In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass isn't far behind. Growing up in the Midwest, and later the Shenandoah Valley ...

A sentimental favorite, this lure just flat-out catches fish and is ideal for the tributary streams white bass run into in the spring to spawn. Selecting lures for white bass—also known as sand bass, ...

Imagine this scenario: you’re allowed to fish for bass every day for the rest of your life, but you can only use one lure. You have an unlimited supply, but it’s all the same bait. What would it be?

Black bass are in a mood to bite, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Spotted bass, also called Kentuckies, are biting best on the clear-water end of the lake. Water is clear from Rocky Branch Park to ...

A Look Behind the Tournament DQs and the Integrity of the Bass Tournament Organizations, Strike King Bass Lure Advent ...

Anglers can close their eyes, reach into a tackle box and any lure pulled out may catch black bass. Reese Jones at Hook Line and Sinker in Rogers said Alabama rigs, jerk baits, spinner baits, crank ...

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...

Angela Perea at Lake Fayetteville Marina recommends using plastic worms, jig and pigs or spinner baits for black bass. Top-water lures may work at dawn and dusk. Bluegill and redear are biting worms.

Count down the days to Christmas with the Strike King 12 Days of Fishmas advent calendar - a gift that reveals a lucky lure ...