May 29, 2026
From staging your boat to launching, retrieving and clearing the ramp, learn the unwritten rules that keep busy public boat ramps moving safely.
Explore practical bass boating tips from BASSIN’ USA, including boat safety, navigation, maintenance, setup and boat ramp etiquette. Whether you’re running a high-performance bass boat or simply learning to operate safely on the water, these articles can help you fish more efficiently and responsibly.
May 8, 2020
For those of you who regularly travel to new water to bass fish, or participate in tournaments that frequently bring you to unfamiliar impoundments, you are probably familiar with the overwhelming feeling of; “what do I do now?” Well, to offer some consolation, there are several steps you can take to combat this all too familiar problem, many of which are much easier than one might anticipate.
May 8, 2020
Whenever I fish a new body of water I always try to learn as much as possible about the surrounding area. In this article I will try to give some insight into how to categorize different types of water and their characteristics, we will look at rivers, both tidal, and single current, lakes, manmade, and natural, and hopefully give you the keys to reading and really learning the water you fish.
May 8, 2020
Last evening, my oldest daughter, Megan, and I went to a friend's boathouse on Richland-Chambers reservoir to try and catch a few crappie. We didn't catch a bunch of fish, but we got a few. More importantly, we got to spend some quality time together.
March 2, 2016
I don’t know about you, but my favorite fishing buddy is my dog. He keeps my secret fishing spots “secret” and he never cast over me... ever! Let’s face it, our pets are family and no wants to leave them home alone. That being said, not all pets enjoy boats and the water.
May 18, 2011
Running a high performance bass boat is a fun way to cover water effectively in a short period of time. However, in order to enjoy your high performance machine there are a couple of safety pieces that you need in your boat just in case a situation occurs where you may need it. Life Jackets are the most important necessity to have in the boat.
October 18, 2002
Memorial Day weekend came and went, as it always does but for my family, things were a bit different this year. Usually, we spend what most folks refer to as the beginning of summer, with my father at his place on beautiful Lake Quachita just out of Hot Springs, Arkansas.