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May 1, 2026

Great with grubs — Bass-fishing tips for grubs

February 1, 2018 David A. Brown

Grubs aren’t flashy, and they’re not in vogue right now. But they downright catch bass, and this month is prime time for the versatile lures. […]

The Super Sally

January 30, 2018 Don Shoopman

For many anglers, especially in the South, there have been epic trips with lots of unforgettable “Sally Time.” […]

Square-bills are killer in prespawn

January 20, 2018 Andy Crawford

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet talks about throwing square-billed crankbaits for bass in January. […]

Keeping things simple and slowing down your presentation are key tips for cold-water bass fishing.

Top 3 winter bass baits

January 17, 2018 Andy Crawford

Wintertime bass fishing can be tough, and that can cause anglers to look for all kinds of gimmicks and off-the-wall tactics to get bites. […]

When a jig bounces off a root, a stump or a rock and begins to fall back to the bottom, that’s when the Maynor Creek bass are most likely to attack.

January bassing at Maynor Creek

January 16, 2018 Paul Elias

Maynor Creek, a 450-acre body of water near Waynesboro, is my pick for great January bass fishing at this difficult time to catch bass.

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Bass pro John Crews helped design a drop-shot rod with a counter weighted butt section and a conveniently placed weight holder.

The right outfit

January 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Bass pro John Crews is so exacting with his drop-shot tackle that he helped Cashion Rods design one to his specifications. […]

Bassmaster Elite pro Aaron Martens bases his dropshot bait selection on water temperature.

Drop by design — The ins and outs of dropshotting for bass

January 1, 2018 David A. Brown

Dropshotting might seem simple, but understanding how to make small adjustments to match specific situations can put more bass in the boat. Here are the pros’ tips. […]

B.A.S.S. Nation Championship winner Caleb Sumrall said catching post-front bass isn’t easy, but those who slow down and fish meticulously can fill their stringers.

How to catch post-front bass

December 19, 2017 Andy Crawford

It never fails this time of year: You have a weekend tournament or plan to spend your weekend on the water and a cold front blows through. […]

The Ned rig might not look like much, but bass often smash it when other lures don’t produce a bite.

You need a Ned rig

December 18, 2017 Joel Masson

If someone were to give you only one box of lures you could use for the rest of your life, the last thing you might want thrown in would be the relatively boring-looking Ned rig. […]

Even when the weather cools down at the end of December, you often can catch some very chunky bass at Bogue Homa that weigh 5 to 7 pounds each.

Bogue Homa’s fishery, with its numerous creek channels, active bass and an abundance of vegetation, is a great December fishery. Early on, you’ll take bass on top; they’ll be along the edges of drop-offs later in the month. […]

Pete Ponds said a west-facing riprap bank is a great place to start looking for aggressive bass in December, even on a Bandit 200 crankbait.

Ponds: 5 Lures to tie on in December

December 15, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Bass pro Pete Ponds will always have these five lures tied on when he goes fishing in the late fall and winter in Mississippi. […]

Even on a blue-bird day after a cold front, Pete Ponds feels bass can be aggressive enough to fool on shallow flats using a BooYah Hard Knocker lipless crankbait.

Chill out, catch more winter bass

December 1, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Bass pro Pete Ponds has a very interesting take on cold-weather fishing. […]