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August 8, 2026
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What Are the Black Spots on Bass?

Ever catch a bass with unusual black spots? Learn what causes these markings, what scientists know today, and why they're usually not a reason to worry.

Bass Fishing Videos, Tips, and Techniques for Bass Anglers

At BASSIN’ USA, we pack decades of bass fishing knowledge into one destination. From video tips, big catch clips, and seasonal how-to guides, to tackle reviews, lake maps, and behind-the-scenes stories — we’ve got everything an angler needs to catch more fish and master local waters. Whether you're targeting largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, BASSIN’ USA offers expert information organized by interest and difficulty level.

SEASONAL BASS FISHING ARTICLES

March 24, 2016

Top 20 Bass Fishing Tips by Season

>We picked 5 of our favorite bass fishing tips for each season and put them into a guide that's easy to follow.  No matter what time of year it is, you need to be in sync with what bass are doing.  Choosing the right lure, technique or presenation can make or break your day out on the water.

November 4, 2020
Fall Buzzbait Bass Fishing

Fall Buzzbait Fishing [VIDEO]

Buzzbaits really shine in the fall, especially when you have the right conditions for fall bass fishing. If you haven't added a buzzbait into your "Go-To" bag of tricks on the water for fall bass fishing, you may want to reconsider.
October 7, 2020
Keitech Shad Impact

Top Water Follow-Up Lure [VIDEO]

Soft plastic jerkbaits like Keitech's Shad Impact are great follow-up baits to use when you're topwater fishing. Try using this technique when you're out fishing when bass are targeting baitfish near the surface and sub-surface.

BASS FISHING TACTICS & TECHNIQUES

February 16, 2011
Clinton Power Plant

Power Plant Bass Fishing

October thru March in the upper Midwest usually means that bass season is pretty much over, most folks take their bass boats in for their end of the season maintenance and winterization and start focusing on deer and waterfowl season. Hey what do you expect it's the North Country; .

March 11, 2016
Ish Monroe Bass Fishing Tips

Ish Monroe Tips for CoAnglers

Fishing as a non-boater or co-angler can be very challenging. What should you be doing differently from the angler in the front of the boat?  In this video BASS Pro Ish Monroe shares his advice for anglers fishing from the back of a boat.

BASS FISHING TACKLE

January 12, 2002
Fishing Lures Tools or Toys

Tools Or Toys ?

The other day while I was putting away tackle, I came across boxes full of lures and baits. They had been used once or twice and retired to "this lure has no purpose" status. I began to wonder how did I come to own these "losers" of the fishing lure world. It didn't take long to realize,

June 15, 2002
Mud Bug Bass Fishing

The Bug of the Mud

Before Jerry Thompson (Jerry Thompson was synonymous with lunker winner; Jerry was a big fish specialist and when he was hot no amount of weight in a morning weigh-in was enough..

BASS FISHING EQUIPMENT

October 27, 2011
Beginner Rod Selection

Basic Fishing Rod Selection for Beginners

Shimano, Daiwa, Bass pro shops, the rod manufactures are endless. So how do you pick the right rod for you, the consumer?  Here is the biggest key to rod buying, “Get something that is comfortable for you, the individual“.  Just because Kevin Van Dam uses a certain manufacture’s rods doesn’t mean that those rods will work for you.  It basically comes down to experimentation and finding out what’s comfortable in your hands.

December 19, 2011
Right Bass Fishing Rod & Reel

The Right Bass Fishing Rod and Reel

Choosing the right equipment doesn’t have to be that complicated. I will give you as much information on the three basic setups I think will give you a good start without costing you a fortune. I would suggest going with two bait casters and one spinning rig.

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