The catch proved to be no accident. Since then I’ve taken many fall small­mouths from such places and also at isolated spots of cover near shore, places where old stumps thrust their gnarled roots ...

There is something magical about chasing largemouth bass in the fall. Fish set up on specific structures, put on the feed bag before winter, and are easily coaxed to bite the right baits. Best thing ...

Catching bass on a surface lure has got to rank high on the excitement list for even the most casual angler. Even the smaller bass can cause a disturbance indicative of a much larger fish. Granted, ...

Avoid the 10 most common fall bass fishing mistakes and learn quick fixes. Discover proven tactics, lures, and seasonal strategies to catch more bass. | Photo by Kurt Mazurek It’s fall and things have ...

During the fall, you may need to reach deeper into the water column to tempt pressure-weary bass, as fish may be descending to avoid unfavorable weather or targeting deeper bait schools. Jerkbaits are ...

The Juniata River, flanked by trees glowing in neon reds, yellows and greens, flowed low and slow last Wednesday morning, with a light mist rising from the water’s surface. It was the day before ...

What Is a Soft Stickbait and Why Do Bass Love It? A soft stickbait is a cylindrical 'worm' that is commonly found in four to six inch sizes. With no fancy appendages, lips or moving parts, these ...

As summer gives way to fall, smallmouth bass begin shifting their patterns—moving to different locations and responding to new tactics. Here are three proven ways to catch fall smallmouths on our ...

Ask a serious bass angler how to catch a true trophy largemouth, and there’s a strong possibility that glide baits are going ...

Catching largemouth bass in the fall doesn't have to be a difficult task. By choosing the right lures for the job, finding green weeds, keying-in on deep rock and wood, following the bait, and turning ...