Seasonal Fishing Articles

Winter is approaching fast in the north, but does that mean you can't catch bass? No! We explain why in....

Early winter can be a very frustrating time of year for trophy largemouth bass or it can be the most exciting time of year. If you...

Having trouble catching bass during the winter months? A pro angler gives you a few pointers inside.

Just because the water in winter is cold doesn't mean your lure selection is limited. Expanding your choices could mean big bass in the livewell.

A spinnerbait can be an exceptional tool even in colder water when used properly.

Big bass can be caught even during winter. Professional guide Dean Stroman (a big bass specialist) gives us his tips on catching lunkers during the colder months.

It's time to slow down our presentation as the water cools and look to jigs on those really cold days. Why? Because they work!

Hair jigs are excellent lures for fooling river smallmouth bass even when they reach their most inactive period during the winter.

If you put your fishing gear away for the winter that's a mistake. There's plenty of big bass to be caught, you just have to change your tactics. Here's how!

Professional angler Jay Yelas explains how he catches bass during Winter in this article.

Sometimes cold water fishing can be downright tough. Here's a great technique to try when the chips are down.

During January, February and early March, concentrate on jigging for deep-water bass. Here's how.

Use these tips for winter fishing. And while the fishing is slow, here's how to get ready for when it is not.

Cold water or muddy fishing conditions are usually tough. Together they are bad news. So let's look at the options to make the best of these conditions.

Most people think night fishing is good only during summer. The truth is, night fishing for trophy bass is good year round. Find out more inside.

Most fishermen think that wintertime conditions means they should fish down to 30- to 60- feet deep. But there are some tricks and observations that will help you catch those shallow, cold water bass.

Fishing for presents for your favorite angler? Don't just buy the usual new pairs of socks or underwear this year. Give a gift that delights the recipient and helps them pursue the wonderful sport of fishing. This article offers many gift ideas.

It's true that fishing slows down during winter. It's also true that huge bass can be caught during this time if you're willing to put in a little effort. Put the odds in your favor for catching trophy bass by following these tips.

It's winter. The water is cold and so is the fishing. Or is it?

In the winter months, there are numerous baits that are proven to be extremely productive. Find out what works and why in this informative article.

Get out and try ice fishing to cure winter blues. Here's how!

God forbid ... if you fall through the ice, here is our best advice.

There are a considerable number of hazards to consider when fishing in the winter cold. But don't let the cold keep you indoors, get on out there, but be prepared.

With the goal of more big fish and a good time on the water, here are a few ideas for the coming year.

Here's some tongue-in-cheek New Year's resolutions for bass anglers.

The next time Mr. cabin fever starts cramping your style, take a trip to your local outdoors show. From all the new high-tech outdoor gear to the exciting giveaways, sports shows are a great get-away for the entire family.

The next time the winter weather won't allow you to head to your favorite lake for a day of fishing, try this to get your fix.

Remember all the baits you have scattered in your garage, spare bedroom, boat, or closet? Here's a great way to get them organized!

It's going to be a cold weekend and you are getting cabin fever. The fish are out the water, but the weather is not predicted to be nice. Now is the time to get your gear ready for the next season.

Rather than anxiously await for winter to release its grip, take this opportunity to GET READY for Spring fishing!

There are many things you can do to improve your fishing instead of sitting around dreaming of the bass season to come.

In Michigan, the water is hard and thick in January. But inside - Kevin Vandam is preparing.

Cabin fever driving you crazy? You need to channel that energy into preparation for the coming year. Here's something you can do that will bring more fish to the scales this year.

Winter bass fishing isn’t for everyone. But if you’re persistent, you’ll discover some quality fishing that most people ignore.

Catching bass in cold water is one of the least understood topics in fishing. Here's how to catch cold water bass.

Ice fishing is about the gear, scouting the fish, finding them and then figuring out what it takes for them to bite. Learn more inside.

Jerkbaits are hard to beat in cold water. But if they don't work, then you better try these! Top pros reveal their secrets inside.

Even though they may not spawn for weeks, bass begin to stir long before most anglers realize it. Here's how to catch these big fish!

Winter river smallmouth fishing is not a hobby, it’s an affliction. Here's some key tips for catching huge winter lunkers!

Are snowbanks and ice keeping you from bass fishing? Here are 10 ways to improve your game while waiting for the spring thaw.

Many anglers will tell you that you can’t catch bass through the ice. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Learn more inside!

Deep water is important this time of year, but it’s not always necessary. Here's why.

It is not for everyone, but ice fishing can be a great way to pass the time in the winter, and get some fun fishing done too!

Smallmouth bass can be caught during fall and early winter by adapting these techniques.

Bass, even the big ones, are not always deep in winter. Follow these tips, and you may be surprised at how many fish you find on the bank no matter how cold it is.

Although, it may seem counterintuitive, your best bet in winter may be doing this.

Less is more sometimes for Jimmy Mason when he fishes paddletail swimbaits in the winter. Here's why.

When a winter cold front hits your favorite bass fishery, bundle up in layers of warm clothing and ignore the cold because bass are still biting. Here's how.

Your electronics are as important to fishing success in winter as summer. Three Bassmaster Elite Series anglers tell you where to use them and what to look for when water temperatures plummet.

If you’re snowed in and your fishing hole is frozen over, don’t despair: use this time to prep for a great fishing season. Here's how.

Take time between fishing seasons to reorganize and reprioritize your tackle. You’ll catch more bass by saying “so long” to unproductive lures and welcoming new ones to an orderly and adaptive storage system.

Early prespawn bass fishing will require a little more preparation and homework in terms of locating fish. Here's how.

The important link in fishing the pre-spawn is to try to find these so called Staging Areas in the lake.

Here is a simple and very effective way of locating and catching a quick limit of heavy prespawn bass!

Spring weather can be unpredictable and can change in a minute. Find out how to prepare for these shifts so you can enjoy a productive day on the water.

Spring rains bring muddy water. You have to ignore the water color and use something that appeals to as many of the basic senses of the bass as you can to be successful. Here's how.

Big schools of bass in small areas after cold fronts can result in some of the hottest fishing of the year. Here's how to catch them!

Bass are versatile and you have to be the same to succeed in spring fishing. Here's how!

So you want to catch a huge bass but don't know how? Read inside for some helpful tips.

Read this article before you dust off your gear and head to your favorite lake.

Do not let another spring pass before you decide to take advantage of the spring smallie bite. Tactics are pretty easy. Read this article. When the smallies hit the shallows, it's all over except for the catching part.

Spring is the time to catch lunker bass. Trophy bass guide Dean Stroman gives excellent advice on finding, and catching, monster bass.

Use these techniques and you will find your arms getting tired from catching those springtime lunkers.

If you are looking for big springtime bass make sure you tie on a jig and follow these tips.

Learn how to choose jigs, rods, reels, and more for successful spring jig fishing.

Here's how to use jigs for successful spring jig fishing.

After spending the long winter in the depths, smallies cannot wait to get into the shallows to put on the feed bag. Here's a unique way to catch them!

If the spinnerbait isn't the number one lure in your spring arsenal, it really should be. There are many little tricks that will make it the most productive lure you can use this time of the year. Here's how.

The water's got a nip and the official crankbait season is still weeks away, right? Wrong! Now is the time to be running your crankbaits through spring's fields of grass.

Springtime's a crazy time of year but it is Aaron Marten's favorite time to fish. He explains his tactics inside.

How you approach spring fishing can make or break your tournament year. We show you some valuable tips inside that will make you more successful.

Seek out those fish least pressured for springtime success. Here's where to find them.

The weather occurring before a spring tournament can make or break your winning streak. Weather trends affect water conditions. If you don't study the trends you can watch the weigh-in line to see who did well. You can bet that they did.

Early spring bass fishing is the time for big bass, but where and how are you going to catch them? We tell you inside!

Find out from Gary Dobyns how to catch prespawn bass.

When you approach your next tournament this spring, it will help you at the final weigh-in if at least one of your rods is rigged with a jerkbait. Here's why!

During spring and early summer, try some of these baits on your next trip to the lake. You could just load the boat!

Light presentations during spring can often out perform other tactics. Here's how!

Are cold fronts and changing weather patterns giving you trouble catching bass during the Spring? Three-time Bassmaster Classic finalist and the only three-time B.A.S.S. Western Division Champion Jeff Boyer shows you how to locate and catch Spring fever bass.

If sight fishing isn't your strength, give muddy water, deeper water, or windy flats a try and you'll catch lots of big bass in Spring.

Have you been stumped trying to get spawning bass to hit your lure? Here are some key tactics to catching these wary bass.

One of the conditions you will find this spring is spawning bass. Here are some tricks for catching them.

To fish or not to fish for bedding bass has been debated for many years. Is it harmful or not? Take a look at the pros and cons inside.

Drop shot fishing is not a typical sight fishing technique but, sometimes you need to go against the grain.

There are critical factors that determine not only the spawn but post spawn movements and habits. Find out how to use this knowledge to catch more bass inside.

While bass are in post-spawn patterns, you can have some great fishing. But you must think through your strategy and presentation to get the maximum number of strikes.

The post spawn can be a great time to catch fish. Find out from pro Dee Thomas how he loads the boat with big fish

After the spawn, the bass are in a transition period, moving from spawning coves and flats to summer feeding areas. Here's how to catch those difficult-to-find fish.

As the spawn wraps up, many big females are in transition from shallow water spawning sites to deep water summertime locations. Here's how to catch them!

When you head to the lake this spring, use these tips and your fishing success is bound to improve.

Here's an unconventional method that catches bedding bass when others fail. It really works!

Hank Parker's advice for red-hot prespawn action will give you a fishing day you’ll remember forever!

Kevin VanDam reveals his absolute favorite lures when bass are spawning, then tells you how to use them!

Russ Lane, offer these useful tips for locating and landing post-spawn bass.

When bass move into the postspawn season, keep an open mind, be patient, and use these tactics to load the boat!

Sight fishing is a method that many anglers simply avoid. Use these tips to improve your success!

Few anglers are more proficient than Tim Mann at catching big, bedded bass. Here’s some how-to info from a man who lives, breathes and sleeps bedded bass.

String some fresh line on those reels, hook up the boat and point your vehicle toward Erie. Here’s how locals take advantage of the area’s incredible smallmouth bass fishery.

Just the forage factor alone makes riprap a productive bass fishing hotspot. Here's how to fish them.

If you follow these tips this spring, you’ll catch more fish throughout the day and bigger ones, too.

In order to time this right and find the mother load of bass, there are several variables to consider...

Learn how to use lipless crankbaits in early spring from Classic champion Alton Jones!

With just a few adjustments, jigs can take you through both pre-spawn and post-spawn fishing. Here's how!

Most of the time, you’ll downsize your lures when finesse fishing, but the most important thing is technique. Discover how to catch prespawn bass with finesse techniques in this article.

Fishing just got better and better as the morning went on and temperatures climbed. It was obvious that jerkbaits were the ticket for spring smallmouths.

The floating worm will produce both numbers and quality fish during the spawn. Here's how!

A few days of t-shirt weather will have small-water bass on the feed. Here's how to catch them.

FLW Tour pro Clark Wendlandt believes sight fishing success comes from reading bass and conditions. He offers tips on deciphering both.

Learn how to find and catch bedding bass in this article. A top pro reveals his tips for tricking bass into biting.

In early spring in the north, with water temperatures still cold where do you start looking? Find out inside!

Do this during spring, and you’ll be set for great days on the water clear into summer.

Topwaters and spinnerbaits rule when the shad spawn is hot and heavy. But when it slows, fish a swimbait.

Take time between fishing seasons to reorganize and reprioritize your tackle. You’ll catch more bass by saying “so long” to unproductive lures and welcoming new ones to an orderly and adaptive storage system.

Use the following tips on how to catch bass on favorite prespawn lures for spring action!

Adapting to current weather conditions is vital to bass fishing success. But overcoming a springtime cold front always feels like an uphill slog. It doesn’t have to be that way. Three Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are here to give you a leg up.

Everything that bedding bass want is found in marinas. They’re a favorite spring spot for Elite Series anglers and sight-fishing experts Aaron Martens and Shaw Grigsby. Here’s how they fish them.

When bass are on beds or protecting fry, try a lure from the good old days for some fun topwater action.

The postspawn can be a time for either slowing down or speeding up to catch recuperating bass. Here's the best postspawn bait to match the mood of the fish.

Spring is hard to beat for active fish. Grab a handful of reaction baits and get out there, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different lures.

Bass anglers are always ready to fish topwater lures, which draw visible strikes that make their hearts pound. Lucky for them, post spawn through early summer is a great time to use them. Here are the best ones and where to fish them.

The U.S. and Canada are home to almost one-third of the world’s 2,500 species of mayflies, which hatch with summer’s warming waters. FLW Tour angler Shane Lineberger explains where to look for them and how to catch the bass that are swimming nearby.

The spawn has ended. Where have the bass gone? We'll help you find them by doing like the fish. We'll start shallow and follow them to the deep water.

Discover how to find and catch early summer bass in this informative article!

Late spring and early summer is the bass' equivalent to an all you can eat seafood buffet and they're starving hungry. Here's how to feed them what they want!

After the spawn, bass fishing can be excellent. We show you how to catch more bass during this transition period.

When the bass make the move towards the weedflats and outside edge for the summer months give this tactic a try.

When the warmer weather moves bass to deeper water during Dog Days you don't have to dread its arrival. Try this instead.

Catching summer bass in shallow water can be tough at times. This article outlines some proven techniques that will make your fishing more productive.

In July it is time to leave the shore and head towards the deeper water rock haunts. Try these tactics and you too will soon be singing the praises of deepwater rock bass.

To get a real leg up on the game of working out the challenge of catching summertime bass, use crankbaits this way.

Summer fishing at times can be tough. When this happens to you, try these tactics to catch more bass.

Summer giants can be caught even when the temperatures soar. A Trophy largemouth specialist reveals his secret tactics that pay off with huge bass!

The warmest months of the year mean easy fishing, right? Well what happened to the bass? If you're having trouble finding and catching bass during the summer, these tips should help you out.

Catching summertime bass is a challenge, but try these hot-weather tips. When you show your friends pictures of your catch, you'll be the coolest person around.

We have all heard about the dog days of summer and bass with lockjaw. But bass have to eat and we can learn to adjust to their needs.

Fishing topwater lures in the heat of the summer is exciting. Here's how to get the most from them.

The key to enjoying warm-weather fishing is to pick the period of the day that suits your preference and then plan a strategy that is most likely to succeed during that period. Here's how.

Deep water structure fishing is the topic of this article. Learn how to probe the depths to catch stubborn bass with these Summer Bass Fishing Tips.

There's no denying that most anglers would much rather fish shallow than deep. But during summer you'll find more fish deep more often. Here's how to catch them.

Here's a great way to beat the summer heat and catch a tournament winning bag.

Fishing spoons in the heat of summer can be some of the most exciting fishing you will ever do. From Johnson spoons to jigging spoons we reveal our tricks, including our secret spoon and Carolina rig trick!

With a little hard work and a lot of dedication, you may well be tapping into the best smallmouth fishing of the year.

If you are going to get out on the lake in the mid-day and afternoon sunshine, you must take precautions against dehydration and skin damage. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The numbers go up appreciably in folks with outdoor jobs or hobbies. Bass fishing enthusiast Dr. Ronald F. Dodson shows you how to safely enjoy summertime fishing in this informative article.

During the summer, you need to take some precautions before heading to the lake and while on the water. We outline some helpful tips inside.

Beat the heat and find out what awaits in the dark. It can be some excellent bass fishing!

Summertime offers bass anglers the best opportunity to land a lunker during the darkness of night. Here's how to find those nighttime lunker bass.

If you're not bass fishing at night, you're missing out on one of the most exciting ways to catch bass, especially right now. Night bass fishing is...

Does the thought of hours on the water in hot, humid weather make you cringe? The solution is night fishing. Not only will you avoid the heat, you can catch huge bass too.

Largemouth bass have excellent night vision. It would seem that nature has equipped them to feed at night as well as during the day. If you fish in the south where hot, summer temperatures can soar during the day, you may want to become acquainted with the art of fishing in the dark. This article tells you how.

With just a little preparation, you can venture out in the dark and have a safe and enjoyable fishing experience. We show you how to be prepared and have one of those fantastic times.

Everyday of summer is filled with life – and I’m not letting that slip away. Especially, when I stop to realize that in a few weeks we’ll say hello to fantasy football leagues and good-bye to family get-aways.

When summer fishing gets tough, try river bass fishing. Here's how to catch them during the hottest part of the summer.

Summer fishing is a process of elimination, and good electronics will speed up the process. Here's how to find and catch them!

Anytime you fish the dog days, you have to change your tactics. Here's how to catch fish during those hot summer days.

Here are two of David Dudley's secret ways to fish soft plastics for hot weather bass.

You’ll rarely see me this time of year without at least one topwater within reach. Here's why.

You’ll catch more bass in late summer if you focus shallower or deeper than other anglers, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bradley Roy explains.

While they’re not as highly regarded as some species, they sure put a bend in your rod when other more glamorous species are sulking.

Largemouth bass and weeds are like peanut butter and jelly. Summertime, weeds and largemouth bass – it is a match made in heaven.

Wading wet on a hot summer day and having spunky smallmouths put a big bend in the long rod is about as much summer fun as you can have with two feet on the ground.

Picking the 5 best lures for summer largemouths is a daunting task, so we did the work for you. See them inside.

When the grass is green and thick, use these techniques to trick bass into biting.

Few things top a float down a meandering river on a hot summer day with your toes dangling in the water, especially if there's feisty smallmouths tugging on the end of your line.

Dog day smallmouths are no pushovers. If they suddenly disappear from your favorite springtime haunts, then you need to do this.

Summer time coincides with some of the hottest bass fishing of the year literally and figuratively. Be sure to take extra steps to insure that the bass you catch live to fight another day.

Spoons may be one of the oldest styles of lures, but these lures still catch bass, from top to bottom.

Do this during spring, and you’ll be set for great days on the water clear into summer.

Here is a sure fire way to catch bass even during the heat of summertime.

Summer can turn reservoirs into saunas, but smallmouth can still be caught if you follow this advice.

Here's how to fish matted vegetation during the dog days of summer and the hot weather of early fall.

Big or small, summer river smallies are a blast to catch! Here's how to find and catch summer smallmouth.

When early summer bass suspend in standing timber, top pros knock on wood to get their attention. Here's how.

Fishing a pond during summer is a great way to catch numbers of bass and big fish. Here's how.

The U.S. and Canada are home to almost one-third of the world’s 2,500 species of mayflies, which hatch with summer’s warming waters. FLW Tour angler Shane Lineberger explains where to look for them and how to catch the bass that are swimming nearby.

While cold fronts make fishing tough during any season, summertime ones are especially viscous. But they don’t have to stop your fishing cold. Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jamie Hartman offers some tips for dealing with them.

Aquatic vegetation is ideal summertime cover for catching huge bass. Here's how to catch them!

You might not think of spoons as summer baits, but they are actually excellent for this time of year. Here are five places to fish spoons in summer, some of which may surprise you.

From late summer through fall, flipping matted grass can make for outstanding shallow water fishing for big bass, even on the hottest and sunniest days of the year.

Fall can be a great time to catch large numbers of bass. It is the time of year bass gorge on food getting ready for winter. It's time to go fishing!

In order to find bass to catch as they make the transition from summer to fall, it is important to understand their lifestyles and habits. Try these tactics and lures when the temperatures start to cool.

Do not give up on bass too early this fall. Some of the best bass fishing of the year is still to come. Shallow cranks, spinner baits and traps will...

It's refreshingly less like the sweltering summer of August. But for bass fishermen, September sometimes lands us smack in the middle of a month of confusion.

Many of these summertime bruisers that live in the depths will make their first appearances in the shallows since the spawn, do not let this big bass opportunity pass, football season is here!

Read this article and discover the best tools in trying to figure out where the bass are in the fall, and why they are there.

To land a haymaker on the bass this fall, try the horizontal-vertical combo and you might become the bass heavyweight champ.

When you approach your fall tournaments, learn to use the changing conditions and other factors to your advantage. Very often that change can make for a winning day.

Fall could very well be the most exciting time of the year, and the best chance for catching trophy fish. Here's how to make the most of it.

While your buddies leave for the woods to go hunting this fall, head to the shallows and you'll likely have a day to remember.

Fall fishing usually means one thing: Crankbaits. Tie one on this fall and keep the net handy - you're gonna need it!

As the water cools, bass move up from deep water and eagerly pounce on crankbaits that resemble the baitfish on which they feed. Here's how to use crankbaits to find bass fast.

Chase the food chain, it's an important part of fall angling, and something every angler should be aware of each and every trip to the lake.

From gorgeous scenery to plentiful bass, fall fishing is undoubtedly one of the best times of the year to be out on the water. Join columnist John Brady as he explains why fall offers some of the most vivid fishing trips of the year.

Carrying a rod and reel along on a duck hunting trip may seem somewhat peculiar to some people, but it's not a bad idea if you want to get the most out of being in a duck blind for a long period of time.

Fall is often regarded as one of the best times to go bass fishing. Find out why and what patterns work best in this informative article by "The Bass Coach".

Bass are creatures of habit and one of the annual events you can count on is their tendency to move shallow in the fall. Ronald Dodson explains what tactics to use during this transitional season.

During the fall, flipping with lighter line can make the difference between catching a lot of fish, or just going fishing.

This fall and winter there is no reason to sit at home suffering from cabin fever. There is still plenty of great fishing to enjoy. Here's how!

If you want to learn how to structure fish or if you're just looking to catch a lot of fish and maybe a lunker, late fall is hard to beat.

Face fall and winter with big bass anticipation after reading this article!

Hank Parker tells you how to catch more and bigger bass during the fall season in this article.

There’s not a better bait in your tackle box than a crankbait for catching aggressive fall bass roaming over structure.

Russ Lane offers the following tips for bass fishing success during the summer to fall transition period.

You can have incredible days of fishing when your buddies are home watching football.

Fishing ponds during the fall can be exceptionally rewarding. You just might catch the lunker of the year!

Don’t forget the buzzbait this fall. It might catch you the bass that you’re missing with other techniques. Here's how!

Bucks are rubbing trees, football season is at its peak ... and the bass are flat-out chewin.

As water cools and winter approaches, these are the best techniques I know for catching big bass.

He speaks of each fall lure, and the specifics of his use of them, in the paragraphs that follow.

Mike Iaconelli's teachings for finding and catching autumn bass are revealed here!

Here’s advice from the best fishing pros in the business on getting the most out of your autumn frog fishing.

Following these two small tips is just a start on what any angler can do to catch more fish.

Large lures can be the trick, whether searching for big bass, matching the hatch or treating yourself to the fast fishing of fall’s feeding frenzy. Here's how!

Luke Clausen, 2006 FLW Tour and Bassmaster Classic Champion, Bassmaster Elite Pro Jonathon VanDam, and Canadian smallmouth ace Nick Cousvis all share their wisdom on how to put more fish in the boat.

Use these tricks and techniques from Clausen, Cousvis, and VanDam to help you put more fish in the boat!

Smallmouth bass can be caught during fall and early winter by adapting these techniques.

Here's how to fish matted vegetation during the dog days of summer and the hot weather of early fall.

Fall in Northern waters is a prime time to catch brown bass in the 5- to 7-pound range. Here's how!

If you don't have a fly rod, try flies on your spinning gear or even a light baitcasting outfit this fall. They flat out catch fish.

From first downs to falling leaves, autumn is indeed an awesome time of the year to catch bass chomping on baitfish, especially with three lures chosen by Kevin VanDam

Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jamie Hartman says smallmouth will use aquatic vegetation almost year-round, though not in the same way. In fall he catches them around scattered clumps, where reaction lures are best.

Successful punching in the weeds during fall depends on paying attention to these details.

Bass anglers may not look at trolling lead-core line as a preferred method for catching bass, but it's a viable alternative for locating suspended fall bass.

Late summer/early fall is a time of transition for smallmouth, and the rivers are low. Here's how to catch those monster smallmouth!