Catching Big Bass on Spinnerbaits & Chatterbaits – When to Use Each Lure for Maximum Strikes Posted: June 3, 2025 | Last updated: February 6, 2026 Summer time bass fishing is something everyone loves!

Spring has sprung... well, sorta. Whether you live up in the northern part of the country, where it's actually pretty cold right now, or all the way south down in Florida, May can be one of the best ...

Spinnerbaits, the classic component of every well-stocked tackle box, have taken a backseat to umbrella rigs, vibrating jigs, and even Texas-rigged swimbaits in recent years, but they still can create ...

Fishing a topwater frog for big bass is about as fun as it gets. Here's our expert take on how to catch bass with frog lures.

Learn how to fish boat docks more effectively for largemouth bass—understand why bass live there, choose the best docks, and pick the perfect lure. Largemouth bass are structure orientated fish that ...

Catching largemouth bass in the fall doesn't have to be a difficult task. By choosing the right lures for the job, finding green weeds, keying-in on deep rock and wood, following the bait, and turning ...

It has been hot ... again! Not the most pleasant time to be on the water. I’ve had many questions recently about how to catch fish in the heat, particularly bass. Well, spinnerbaits are one of the ...

Metal lures are boring. Scan the pegboard at any saltwater tackle shop in striper country and based purely on aesthetics, your eye isn’t likely to be drawn to them — not with dozens of dazzling plugs, ...

Summertime usually means heat, although we have a bit of a reprieve this weekend. August may not be the most pleasant time to be on the water in Nebraska. I get questions about how to catch fish in ...

One of the oldest cliches in fishing is that lures and flies have to catch fishermen before they catch fish. It is, however, ...

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Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the ...