No species is more closely associated with freshwater fishing than bass. It’s what most people—anglers and nonanglers alike—envision catching when casting into a lake or pond. And it makes sense ...

, many bass move offshore, and the fish that stay shallow become increasingly less active as water temps rise rapidly and the bass seek shelter from the sweltering heat. But there is a way to skirt ...

Lake Erie, Dale Hollow Lake, and the St. Lawrence River are just a few locations in the U.S. that grow giant smallmouth. These are iconic places to fish, but to truly be effective on those waters, you ...

This story, “The Last Big Bass: Old Fighter,” appeared in the October 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. The river was quiet. An owl had been calling earlier in the evening, but now it was close to midnight, ...

For decades, bass fishing has been more than just a hobby—it's a way of life that pulls in folks from all walks, offering that rare mix of challenge, relaxation, and the thrill of the catch. Now, as ...

There comes a moment every spring when the combination of warm weather and photoperiod sends largemouth bass into a feeding frenzy. Charlie Matulka likes to call that moment “the snap” — a few magical ...

Jig and pigs go by other names such as jig and craw, jig and frog or simply jig. A small sized lure (right) is particularly ...

KVD Predicts the Future of the Sport of Bass Fishing, Tim Little's Personal Best Smallmouth Bass on Video, and Cold Water ...

Information and photos provided by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish With consistent warmer weather back in New Mexico, fishing is good using various kinds of bait at fishing spots across the ...