Bass Efficiency: Five Little Mistakes That Make A Huge Difference

Over the years, Ive fished with a lot of folks on my boat, and during those countless trips Ive witnessed all kinds of common bass fishing brain lapses (and bee

Texas Record Bass' Lineage Tracked by Sharelunker DNA Program

Genetic testing on a 12-pound lake-record bass recently caught on Lake Naconiche revealed that it was the son of a 14-pound bass caught back in 2004 on Falcon

The Golden Rules of Buying Bass Lures

It’s usually around early May that I see bass fishermen (at least the ones that procrastinate) make a dash to the tackle shop to load up on new baits as the sea

Three Simple Steps for Finding Bass In Unfamiliar Water

A few weeks ago, a reader asked a question that I probably get more often than any other: How do you figure out where to fish on new body of water? The truth is

Bass In A Mud Hole: Ok, What's Going On Here?

I bumped into this short video over on Break.com. Its simply titled How to Fish, FL Style. So take a look at tell me whats going on here, because I cant figure

My Favorite Approach (And Favorite Lures) For Big May Bass

Whether youre a Western angler chunkin big swimbaits for ultra-fat, trout eating bass, or a Northern guy that loves to sling jerkbaits for bronzebacks, its on l

Why Hockey Players Are Great Fly Anglers

Ive been fortunate enough to have fished with many professional athletes in recent years. Youd be surprised by how many actually gravitate to fly fishing as a

Best Summer Lures and Flies: 15 Secret Weapons from Fishing Guides and Professional Anglers

We reached out to 15 of the country’s top guides and pros—you know, the guys who get paid to reel in largemouths, smallmouths, trout, crappie, cats, walleyes,

Don't Let Memorial Day Crowds Stop You From Bass Fishing

Hey, are you planning on bass fishing next weekend? If you answered yes, then get ready for a day filled with some combination of the following: Wake-jumping je

Reader Tip: Cooking Fish Cheeks, Collars, and Other Parts

A Wild Chef reader and frequent Food Fight Friday contributor sent in a few photos that, let’s just say it, looked less than appetizing. However, while they mi

20 Secrets to Help You Catch Fish All Summer Long

These 20 fishing secrets will help you catch trout, bass, bluegills, cats, walleyes, and more—and have the time of your life—all season long.   1. Catch Small

Debunked: Photo of Nova Scotia World Record Striper is a Fake

If this photo found its way to your inbox or Facebook page, dont freak out and start sending it to everyone you know. Its a fake. We talked to the photograph

Bass Fishing: Four Flipping Rods for Under $50

Top-end specialty rods commonly fetch $100 or more. But you can get a hardworking bass stick for half that. If you’ve balked at buying a flipping stick becau

Choose Wisely: Mice Vs. Frogs For Topwater Bass

It wasnt that long ago when frog and mouse topwaters were “niche” baits used only in certain situations at certain times. But these days, frogs and mice (which

Why I Think Nets Should Be Allowed in Bass Tournaments

A while back a reader asked why pro bass anglers don’t use nets in tournaments. To many, a net may seem the safest and surest way to get a money fish in the boa

A Long-Lost Photo of George Perry and His World Record Bass?

On a June day in 1932, George W. Perry was fishing the waters of Georgia’s Montgomery Lake with friend Jack Page when he caught a legendary bass—a 22 pound, 4

Don't Go Overboard With Bass Fishing Electronics

Have you ever been on the lake and seen that guy driving a bass boat with so many electronics it looks like the space shuttle cockpit? In one extreme case I lit

Hook Shots Countdown: Best Episodes From The Past 5 Seasons

Five years ago, the “Hook Shots” video series started partly as an experiment, and partly as a joke. When Santa left a video camera under my tree in 2008, I a

Creative Lure Color Names: Urinal Puck

I dont know about you, but I get so tired of hearing about how bass pros smoked fish on Water Melon-Green Flake and Tennessee Shad pattern lures. Boring. Why i

The Japanese Way: Using Techniques From Across the Pacific on U.S. Summer Bass Lakes

It’s a fine summer Saturday, and all week you’ve been looking forward to fishing today. But when you arrive at the lake at 5 a.m., you find 27 other boats in li