A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

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 ...

Beauty is in the eyes of the finned beholder that lurks in the depths inspecting a hand-tied fishing fly as its next meal. Anglers hope to fool a wary trout, black bass or other fish when they sign up ...

Spring is the absolute best time of year to catch bass near the bank. Smallmouths, largemouths, and spotted bass all flood the shallows each spring to spawn. As part of their annual ritual, the bass ...

One of the most recognizable aquatic structures to hold largemouth bass is undoubtedly the lily pad. Offering up shade and a cooler water environment, defined and hidden ambush points for picking off ...

Expert insights on bass behavior, proven tournament baits, and the best fishing spots for bass fishing on the St. Johns River at Palatka, Florida. As we prepare for the first event of the 2025 ...