By Andrew Ragas There comes a time when the seasonal spring power and reactionary strike of a lipless crankbait fails to produce largemouth bass. An ideal alternative spring fish catching option in recent years is the compact soft plastic swimbait. In my opinion, it might be the better spring option.

By Josh B. Peacock Rising water means more available cover, as diehard largemouth anglers we often affectionately refer to this gnarly environment as the “junk, jungle, or even Amazon!”.  During the spring, largemouth bass will filter into these areas in order to take advantage of the warmer water and increase in baitfish activity.

By Asher Myson Alton Jones’ primary reason for keeping a lipless crankbait close at hand is purely pragmatic. “If you look at tournaments held this time of year on any grass lake, a lipless crankbait is almost always a major player,” Jones said. “It may not be the winning lure, but it always seems to…

By Lawrence Taylor If you call yourself a bass fisherman, you likely know the three basic soft-plastic rigs, the two named after states and the one that’s wacky. What you may be unaware of, however, is that you’re not using them to their full potential. Here are three ways to use those rigs to catch…

By Abe Smith Frost on the pumpkin doesn’t mean it’s time to put the frogs away. Late fall is a great time to catch bass on hollow body frogs, and here’s advice from the best fishing pros in the business on getting the most out of your autumnal amphibian angling.

By William Redmond Technically, it’s not “cold” just yet, but Mother Nature likes to fiddle with fishermen on the front and backside of winter with minor fronts that rattle the bass fishing cage just enough to push anglers outside their comfort zone. Adjustments may range from minor tweaks to major overhauls, and experienced fishermen keep…