Spring is the absolute best time of year to catch bass near the bank. Smallmouths, largemouths, and spotted bass all flood the shallows each spring to spawn. As part of their annual ritual, the bass ...

Targeting bass with giant glide baits continues to grow in popularity. What used to be a niche technique practiced mostly by West Coast anglers is now mainstream across the country. Traditionally, ...

Learn why anglers love the Berkley Chop Block glide bait for its durable soft body, realistic action, and an affordable price that makes it a winner.

Learn why bass chase lures without biting and how to fix it. Follow five proven steps—adjusting depth, speed, size, sound, ...

The author with a 47-inch striper caught off North Jersey on a 10-inch Stride glide bait. Photo by Joe Cermele Though the official timeline is a bit hazy, many anglers point to the swimbait revolution ...

In today’s 8-5-25 edition of The Starting Spot: -Catching bass on big glide baits is a growing trend. But if you suddenly feel like you’re the last one to the party, it’s not too late. These tips from ...

No one has officially banned forward-facing sonar (FFS) yet. Sure, some tournament circuits have limited its use, but in your own day-to-day fishing you’re free to do what you want. Even though we saw ...

Do you wince when a $7 lure snaps off on the bottom? Does it really hurt when a $10 bait winds up in a tree you can’t reach? Of course, it does, but to quote Robert Duvall in Days of Thunder, “rubbin’ ...