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Catch Fall Transition Largemouth Bass

For bass anglers that do not trade in their rods for guns, the fall transition marks a special time to be on the water catching largemouth bass. Waterways across America lack the normal pressure as pl...

Catch Big Bass with Swimbaits

Swimbaits have a cult following in the bass fishing world and despite its pricey membership, it just might be worth joining. Members consist of fanatics willing to spend over $100 for a single lure. T...

How to Catch Big Smallmouth Bass

“I have no idea how many 5-pounders I’ve caught,” said Pennsylvania angler Freddy Roman while talking about big smallmouth bass, “but my biggest is 6 pounds and 12 ounces.” Most anglers are ...

Locating Late Summer Smallmouth Bass

Arguably the strongest pound-for-pound freshwater fish in America, smallmouth bass are a bass anglers’ favorite. But in late summer smallmouth bass seem to vacate a lake or river altogether. FLW Tou...

5 Tips for Improving Livewell Survival

Much is made of ensuring the release of live fish after capture. This is good because it ensures the future of our sport. Tournament anglers face penalties by bringing dead fish to the scales. On top ...

Hot Summer Bass Fishing Tip

My buddy, Kerry Frey, has a beard that rivals ZZ Top. He lacks talent with a guitar, but what he does with a fishing rod is just as magical. The local tournament trails have been his playground the pa...

Best States for Bass Fishing

If you’re looking for the best places in the country to fish for bass, there are a few states that come to mind. Consider planning a trip this summer to one of these three states....

Lessons Learned Fishing Lake Champlain FLW Costa

Ever have a plan blow up in your face? Me too. Most recently at the FLW Costa on Lake Champlain out of Plattsburgh, New York. This was a bass fishing tournament on one of the best fisheries in America...

Early Season Bass Fishing Tip

It is officially summer, and there is no better time to catch hordes of bass. For the fish, the menu is not limited: it is more like a smorgasbord and this early season bass fishing tip has them eatin...

Top 3 Prespawn Lures for Smallmouth Bass

Lake St. Clair and other smallmouth fisheries in the North are currently under attack by bass anglers. But you can’t blame anglers. Arguably the hardest pound for pound, fighting freshwater fish is ...