Mayfly hatches turn ordinary May and June banks into bass buffets. Here is how to find the hatch, identify the bluegill that follow, and pick the lures and presentations that catch bass keying on bug-feeding bream.
A complete buzzbait guide for bass anglers — when to throw it, the right blade and trailer setup, retrieve tweaks for short-strikers, and the post-spawn windows where buzzbaits outproduce every other topwater.
A first-person account of fishing Lake Jacomo in April and May 2026 — what worked, what didn’t, and the trolling pattern that saved a tough bass day.
Polarized sunglasses aren’t a fashion accessory — they’re a fish-catching tool. Here’s how to pick the right lens color, frame style, and brand for the way you actually fish.
Aquatic vegetation produces some of the biggest bass of the year. Here’s how to identify the four major grass types, choose the right lure for each, and fish them effectively from spring through fall.
The bluegill spawn is the second-biggest feeding window of the year for big bass. Learn when it happens, where to find bedding bream colonies, and which lures trigger violent strikes.
The chatterbait, or bladed jig, is one of the most versatile bass lures ever invented. Learn how to rig it, retrieve it, and choose the right trailer for every condition.
From budget workhorses to premium tournament reels, here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of the best bass fishing spinning reels for 2026 and how to pick the right one.
Laydowns hold some of the biggest bass in any lake, but most anglers fish them wrong. Here’s how to read a laydown, pick the right lure, and pull a kicker out of every fishable tree on the bank.
The wacky rig is the most versatile finesse presentation in bass fishing. Here’s everything you need to know about rigging it, fishing it, and when it outperforms everything else in the boat.