That magic window for good quantity and quality hybrid striped bass fishing on Belton Lake has finally arrived thanks to more seasonable weather over the last 10 days. This opportunity for fast ...

I’ve been bass fishing ever since I can remember. Now, at 38, I’ve accumulated quite the arsenal of random tackle tweaks. From odd ways to use a treble hook or zip-tie to preventative measures that ...

A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

Catch more bass without a boat by keeping it simple. Proven pond fishing tips, versatile lures, and easy shore strategies that really work. Most anglers, including the biggest name Bassmaster and ...

Fishing a frog over the pads and slop is one of my absolute favorite ways to catch bass. The visual strikes are absolutely explosive. When the bite is on, a day of frog fishing is a great day. It’s ...

You don't have to have the knot knowledge of a Navy veteran to fish, but knowing a few basic knots will keep your fishing lures tied on securely and your lines tight. A strong knot could also make the ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

The fast and easy spring bass fishing on Lake Travis has finally arrived. Many shorelines are teeming with active largemouth and Guadalupe bass engaged in pre-spawn and spawning behavior. My recent ...

This story was originally featured on Field & Stream. Fishing line has advanced remarkably in the past few decades. Nylon monofilament, fluorocarbon, and so-called “superline” give fishermen ...