There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag-peeling fights, it’s easy to see why. Smallmouth are ...

Thomas Russell and his long-time fishing partner and cousin Eric Sullivan were targeting smallmouth on Cayuga Lake when they hooked into the biggest smallmouth bass ever caught in New York state. The ...

No species is more closely associated with freshwater fishing than bass. It’s what most people—anglers and nonanglers alike—envision catching when casting into a lake or pond. And it makes sense ...

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced that a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22. Using a soft ...

This pre-spawn smallmouth jerkbait bite happens all across the Northern U.S. and Canada with giant bass and unforgettable strikes! Here are lures, conditions, and expert tips you need to know. Bass ...

When it comes to smallmouth vs largemouth bass, there are probably more similarities between the species than there are differences. Both are among the most sought after freshwater game fish in the ...

FAYETTEVILLE ,W.Va. – Although Hurricane Helene put a two week damper on the New River’s fall fishing, it didn’t take long for the old girl to begin yielding her bounty again to West Virginia anglers.

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Fort Peck Lake in northeast Montana is a sprawling reservoir that holds plenty of walleyes and smallmouth bass. And it’s where part-time fishing guide Josh Johnson caught the bronzeback of his dreams ...

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I have everyone's favourite boatless angler with us today, and we're out on the water in some nice cold -2 degree Celsius weather. We're all bundled up in full gear and even have on some nice toques.

The author fishing one of the best smallmouth bass lakes. There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag ...