To catch boatloads of big Tennessee River bass during a shad spawn, Major League Fishing Pro David Walker spends his mornings casting reaction baits and finesse rigs at freshwater mussel beds on the ...

For many bass fisheries across the country, the post-spawn is upon us. This means fish have made their beds, laid their eggs, and tiny little fry are beginning to hatch. The good news for anglers is ...

Fishing for bass on their spawning beds has always been a touchy subject. Though it’s very easy to say that disrupting them while they’re trying to replenish future stocks sounds wrong, the reality is ...

The idea of trying to catch post spawn bass often puts fear in the heart of many bass anglers. Frequently, you might hear "where did all the bass go?" at local boat launches and tackle shops. Be ...

We've all sung the post-spawn bass fishing blues. Life is good in April, when largemouths hit anything you throw wherever you go. When the spawn passes, anglers roam familiar haunts trying to rekindle ...

I asked reigning Bassmaster Elite Rookie of the Year, FXR pro, Trey McKinney to share the Top 3 baits he always has tied on during the pre-spawn. Following are McKinney's best bets for helping you ...

Springtime is bass time. More and bigger black bass are caught at this time of the year than during any other season. Why is this important? Spring is spawning time for the bass, and knowledge of how ...

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...

As we prepare for the first event of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series, it feels appropriate to take a look at what's happening on the St Johns River at Palatka, Florida for February of 2025.

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 ...

Expert insights on bass behavior, proven tournament baits, and the best fishing spots for bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston, Florida. As anglers begin heading to the second event of the ...