Bass Fishing Tips

 

Looking to land more bass? Our collection of bass fishing tips covers everything from tackle tweaks to seasonal tactics for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Whether you’re just starting out or dialing in your tournament setup, you’ll find practical advice to help you fish smarter and more confidently. Choose a tip category or scroll through the latest posts — we’re here to help you level up your bass game and have more fun doing it.

May 3, 2011

Crankbaiting Timber

A lot of anglers never consider throwing a crankbait in the middle of wood cover, simply because they think they will lose their crankbait. I can […]
May 3, 2011

Take a Closer Look: Part 4

If you catch a bass that appears very pale, it may be a good sign to fish extra deep. Bass become pale when in deep water […]
May 3, 2011

Take a Closer Look: Part 3

When unhooking a bass, always look into the fish’s mouth and throat. Many times, a crawfish pincher, tail of a shad or tail of a bluegill […]
May 3, 2011

Take a Closer Look: Part 2

When bass have what looks like scratches on its head, gill covers or sides it most likely means the bass are foraging on crawfish. As they […]
May 3, 2011

Take a Closer Look: Part 1

Anglers should learn to look a bass over before releasing it. There are some dead-giveaways as to the type forage and type cover the fish are […]
May 3, 2011

Wormin in the Wind

The worst problem a worm fisherman has to deal with is a stiff wind. Holding your rod tip high in the wind is a mistake. Keep […]
May 3, 2011

Tiny Crankbaits During Cold Fronts

When fishing cold front conditions or highly pressured bodies of water, try fishing small ¼ or 1/8 ounce crankbaits. There are several companies that produce crankbaits […]