Discover why the West’s top professional bass anglers use topwater baits now -- long before the dog days of summer set in. ... [+] Full Article

They may be old-fashioned lures, but the bass of today don't know that some baits are flashes from the past. Let's see what these experts say about catching bass ... ... [+] Full Article

Largemouth bass, ferocious predators, will eat whatever moves on top of matted weeds or other aquatic plants. That spells success for those who fish with fake amphibians. ... [+] Full Article

Don't let Lake Erie's size or reputation keep you from catching the biggest smallmouth bass of your career. Here's some advice from our expert on how to find and fool big bronzebacks. ... [+] Full Article

They're large, they're loud, and they are funny-looking, but buzzbaits are also highly effective tools for finding and catching active bass during the warmer months. ... [+] Full Article

Before you start casting just any old artificial bait for bass, maybe you should consider why these lures consistently produce strikes when it counts. ... [+] Full Article

If you are a fan of the smallmouth bass, your favorite time of year is here ... [+] Full Article

Looking for a bait with a soft touch, low-impact entry, and a slow, natural drop that drives bass bonkers ... [+] Full Article

Fishing a lake for the first time may sound intimidating, but if you follow these tips from bass pro Gary Dobyns ... [+] Full Article

Here's the scoop on where and how to take Lake Erie's jumbo spring smallmouths from Pennsylvania or Ohio launch points. ... [+] Full Article