Spring is the absolute best time of year to catch bass near the bank. Smallmouths, largemouths, and spotted bass all flood ...

The reel is lightweight, incredibly smooth, and the drag is perfect for fighting hard pulling smallmouth from the depths with a drop shot. As with most bass fishing techniques, when picking the “best” ...

Check out the top-producing bass lures used by the best anglers in the 2025 Bassmaster ... a medium-deep crankbait, a drop shot and a pitching jig. For the record, the pitching jig was eventual ...

a drop shot and a pitching jig. For the record, the pitching jig was eventual winner Bill Lowen’s main bait for his Day 1 catch. The 2025 Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River showcased a wide mix ...