Over the years, I’ve heard many fishermen, including some really accomplished anglers, try to explain bass behavior in human terms. “Bass are just like us, because…” or “If I were a bass, I would…”.

This past summer, the IGFA reviewed new findings published in the American Fisheries Society journal, which focused on genetic distinctions among black bass species. Following this research, the IGFA ...

The classic hair popper is as much a work of art as it is a lethal fish catcher. Courtesy of Brandon Bailes Surface flies made of tightly-spun deer belly hair have been catching bass for more than a ...

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I live in one of the most trout-rich states. Idaho is chock-full of blue-ribbon waters, and fly anglers descend upon them ­every spring. I like to target trout as much as the next guy, but I can only ...

Neshoba County Lake, known for producing trophy bass, has been drained and closed. However, there are a number of other state lakes where giants have been caught and you may want to check them out ...

What Is a Soft Stickbait and Why Do Bass Love It? A soft stickbait is a cylindrical 'worm' that is commonly found in four to six inch sizes. With no fancy appendages, lips or moving parts, these ...

A collection of some of Goya Lin's 3D printed lures. Texas angler Goya Lin has combined his knowledge of mechanical engineering with a passion for fishing to create a unique bass lure that looks like ...

Joann Sullivan of Brant Beach became the first woman to enter a fish in this year's Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic when she caught a 29.19-pound striped bass Tuesday at Loveladies. She hit the ...