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Pound-for-pound, spots are probably the better fighters, but you’ll rack up heavier bags with largemouths. Here’s everything you need to know about both

You’ll catch a lot more bass if you know what they are eating. Here’s a rundown of their favorite foods and how to imitate each

They strike hard and fight harder””plus they’re great to eat. But can this invasive become one of the most popular sportfish in America?

Tournament veterans reveal their favorite early-season hotspots and tactics

Follow our step-by-step instructions and video to master this classic presentation for enticing deep-water bass

A step-by-step guide for Texas-rigging plastic baits. Plus, how to work them in the right places to hammer more bass

Targeting shallow vegetation with a swim jig is an effective tactic to produce big bites year-round. Here’s how to do it

The most important things in topwater bass fishing are picking the right bait for the job and getting a solid hookset. Here’s how to do both

It’s time you quit overlooking rock bass””a.k.a. redeyes. They’re easy to catch, fun to fight, and surprisingly delicious fried