But, fishing a jerkbait style lure near shallow cover is one of the best ways to catch big bass throughout the year. In this scenario it’s time to tie up a weightless Zoom Fluke. Simply cast and ...

The 5 best lures for catching northern pike—spoons, spinners, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and live suckers continue to dominate ...

Which makes for the perfect conditions to watch a big bass crush a spook ... a Plopper is still one of the best topwater baits around. Though the Alabama rig was invented in August of 2009 ...

And you’ll need the best smallmouth bass lures to chase it ... sometimes incites following fish to strike. These lures are terrific on big waters like the James and Susquehanna.

That’s a big plus when targeting largemouths ... bunker—which are a staple of the striped bass’s diet (check out our guide to the best baits for striped bass). In the back bay especially, vertically ...

Big fish smashing a topwater lure is the most exciting sensation in fishing, and there's no better time to experience it than ...

See how Dustin Connell and other top finishing anglers used ball-head minnows, vibrating jigs, and more to land big bass at the 2025 REDCREST on Guntersville.

This week’s fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and Webb’s Guide Service.