The finesse jig craze has just about every bass angler pitching a tiny jig to bass hideouts nowadays. Even Denny Brauer, a master of flipping and pitching with bulky jigs and heavy tackle, resorts to the diminutive jig when he encounters gin-clear water conditions. However, Brauer has a different theory on downsizing when it comes to jig selection. Some ...Full Story

A buzzbait becomes a great option for fishing aquatic vegetation, especially in the fall. Its ability to ride high on the water with an upturned single hook prevents the lure from bogging down in the weeds and the ruckus it makes as it buzzes along the surface triggers bass into biting. Conditions in the fall are also ideal for buzzbaits ...Full Story

Most describe it as “bass fishing’s toughest two weeks,” but no one knows exactly when they’ll arrive. That can make it even worse. It’s that in-between time after bass have finished spawning but before they reach true summer structure. Many may still be guarding fry, and there might even be a few late-comers waiting to move shallow to spawn. The ...Full Story

When you have to fish as many unfamiliar waters as pro bass anglers do, you need a couple of reliable search baits for finding bass in a hurry. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Scott Rook relies on crankbaits and flipping tubes when he needs to find bass in practice, no matter where he is on the tournament trail. “You can cover ...Full Story

Bass fishing has changed considerably over the years. So have bass fishermen. A lot has been written about the mental and technical challenges faced by today’s bass fishermen. However, perhaps the most overlooked aspect of modern angling is the physical stamina it requires – particularly for those in the competitive arena. And, though today’s pros know they need not look ...Full Story

Like any tournament pro’s tackle boxes, Davy Hite’s contain an amazing assortment of lures, but with one possible exception: He has far more big plastic worms and grubs than most of his contemporaries on the Bassmaster Elite circuit. The reason is simple. Hite believes these larger lures, which he fishes both shallow and deep on Texas and Carolina rigs throughout ...Full Story