In early fall, fishing conditions often change as bass transition from summer patterns. Hot summers and heavy pressure make them cautious, which is why slower finesse tactics become crucial. Justin ...

There are dozens of ways to rig soft plastic baits to create various presentations for hungry bass. Many of these bass fishing rigs are situational, offering the ideal setup to target specific cover, ...

In the world of bass fishing, you can try hundreds of techniques and thousands of baits. This can make it challenging to find your tried and true favorites, but it seems that most bass anglers I know ...

Most anglers who "finesse fish"--pro Aaron Martens always comes to mind--use very light spinning gear and tiny hooks and lures to fool bass that have become jaded to the usual presentations. It's a ...

The drop shot rig has bailed out many a bass angler. You can fish it any time. But it really earns its keep when you're fishing vertically or targeting hard-to-catch bass that are heavily pressured, ...

This is one of the hotter rigs in bass fishing right now. A good one to learn if you haven't. A nail weight, O-ring, hook and straight tail plastic is all you need to get started Neko rigging. The ...

With water temperatures slowly easing downward as the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, bass are headed to the shallows in lakes around Alabama. The annual migration presents anglers with an ...

Spend some time listening to Lawrence angler Ned Kehde speak about fishing, and it’s clear he pays attention to every little detail about his surroundings when fishing for bass. Water level, water ...

You might not think finesse fishing belongs in a power fishing angler's repertoire, but it does play a role in mine. Sure, I prefer fishing faster moving lures on heavier line. However, I've ...