The Texas rig and Carolina rig are both staples in bass anglers' arsenals. Out of all the setups considered to be the best bass rigs, they're the two most traditional ways to throw plastics for ...

Bass fishing rod prices can run anywhere from the price of a super-sized meal deal at a fast-food restaurant to something that requires a considerable portion of a paycheck. Add the various lengths, ...

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...

Determining the best bass fishing rod for a particular purpose is a personalized endeavor. An angler’s physical stature, line choice, and fishing environment are all factors to consider when choosing ...

The expansion of bass fishing tournaments for youth has opened new opportunities for young people in the outdoors. Just as the National Archery in the Schools Program and Minnesota’s middle and high ...

Like many bass anglers, John Deshauteurs has an abundance of specialized tackle. Rods with a broomstick-strength backbone and multi-gear reels that are engineering marvels. Tools to drop a jig into a ...

Growing up near the ocean, I spent quite a bit of time fishing the surf, rock jetties, harbors, and on deep-sea charter boats in southern California. But one day, while exploring my neighborhood, I ...

Smallmouth bass are brutes. Pound for pound, they are one of the strongest and most aggressive fish that swim in U.S. freshwater. Their fight is one the key reasons why anglers love them so much, but ...