Sunshine & buttercups my fishin’ friends. Are the bass getting ready to spawn?   NOPE.  Not yet.  But, it is getting there.

The spring is one of the best times to target bass across the country. Though there are certainly pockets of exciting fishing elsewhere on the calendar, the spring is when bass push shallow and become ...

In case you missed it, we assembled a team of spawn reporters across the country to key us in on when and how to target bedding bass. The first step was to divide the country into six regions based on ...

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing catch pre-spawn crappie using a deadly double jig rig, showing how structure and ...

Bass fishing is just plain fun. But what’s the most fun way to catch them? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I hoped I would ...

I asked reigning Bassmaster Elite Rookie of the Year, FXR pro, Trey McKinney to share the Top 3 baits he always has tied on during the pre-spawn. Following are McKinney's best bets for helping you ...

While most area lakes and ponds are still crusted with a thick layer of ice, history says that the annual spring thaw is coming up quick. For bass anglers, that means it is time to look forward to the ...