The original creature bait, its action and bulk make it stand out in water that closely resembles chocolate milk, so it’s easy for bass to find. A perfect profile and attractive action that doesn’t ...

I try a lot of bass fishing gear over the course of a year, and I always end up with a few absolute favorites. It’s been an exceptional year for new baits. This list highlights the best of the best.

I love to catch bass no matter which lure I use. But there still has to be a best way, right? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I ...

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 ...

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced that a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22. Using a soft ...