There’s a reason former Field & Stream Fishing Editor, A.J. McClane called the river smallmouth “the greatest freshwater gamefish of all.” If you’ve come under this fish’s spell in its river ...

Lake Erie, Dale Hollow Lake, and the St. Lawrence River are just a few locations in the U.S. that grow giant smallmouth. These are iconic places to fish, but to truly be effective on those waters, you ...

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 ...

Hot weather and long days are great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. Warm water and bright sun put largemouth and smallmouth in a swoon. To escape the oppressive heat, bass retreat to the ...

Autumn is a unique time for fishing as many anglers turn to hunting, leaving boat ramps less crowded as fish feed more ...

From a story on Wired2Fish.com: Dalton Smith remembers the dreary December day in 2022 when he discovered just how special O.H. Ivie Lake is. Fishing with a friend on the reservoir in west-central ...

The Starting Spot: -New micro-baits for the biggest smallmouth. -Expert hot weather bass tips. -2026 Bassmaster Elite schedule released. / Photo by Shane Beisner According to a video on the Tactical ...

Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason: Accessibility. No matter where you live, there’s a strong possibility there are largemouths close by. Furthermore, you don ...