Water temps are slowly rising across much of the south and many states are starting to see pre-spawn activity. In Alabama and Tennessee, bass are already cruising shallow areas gorging on bait to ...

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This pre-spawn smallmouth jerkbait bite happens all across the Northern U.S. and Canada with giant bass and unforgettable strikes! Here are lures, conditions, and expert tips you need to know. Bass ...

Spring is prime time for bass fishing at Lake Gaston, with fish active from pre-spawn through post-spawn. Shallow coves, docks, stumps, and grass beds are key areas to target. Local anglers swear by ...

Understanding seasonal bass behavior can transform your fishing results from hit-or-miss to reliably productive. By learning how water temperature, spawning cycles, and forage availability influence ...

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 ...

Vermont's catch-and-release bass season is underway, with warming temperatures bringing largemouth and smallmouth bass into ...

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 ...