Fishing Articles

The Top Must-Have Ice Fishing Gear

Mon, December 6, 2021

Here is everything you need to start ice fishing this winter

XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr. Tackle Breakdown

Mon, November 29, 2021

The younger brother to a best-seller from XZone, the Adrenaline Craw Jr. is a versatile craw imitator that is bound to be a fish catcher anywhere you go!

Cashion John Crews ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown

Sat, November 27, 2021

Sit down with Polish Pete and get a full rundown on the Cashion John Crews ICON Frog Casting Rod!

Cashion ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown

Thu, November 25, 2021

American-made and loaded with eye-catching features, Cashion Rods ICON Casting Rods are perfectly counter-balanced for all day fishing comfort.

Million Dollar Bass Fishing Winners

Tue, November 23, 2021

CEO of Omnia Fishing sits down with Logan Park and Tucker Smith to talk about their recent tournament win for $1,000,000 a the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships Finals

Best on a Budget: Daiwa Fuego

Mon, November 22, 2021

Best on a Budget is back! This time, we're showcasing the unbeatable value of the Daiwa Fuego Spinning Reel!

St. Croix Victory Open Water Spinning Rod

Mon, November 22, 2021

Designed specifically for open water presentations like spybaits and finesse swimbaits, the all-new St. Croix Victory Open Water spinning rod is one you'll want in your arsenal when making long casts for open water bass.

St. Croix Victory Crosshair Spinning Rod

Sat, November 20, 2021

Get a sneak peek of the all new Crosshair Spinning Rod in the St. Croix Victory series. If you're a smallmouth angler, here's one you definitely will not want to miss!

How to Choose the Right Jerkbait

Thu, November 18, 2021

When it comes to jerkbait fishing, Seth Feider ranks among the best! Take a moment with the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year and see how he selects the right jerkbait for any scenario.

Jerkbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider

Wed, November 17, 2021

When it comes to jerkbait fishing, Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider keeps it simple and and even has a signature jerkbait rod made by Daiwa.

Best Lures for Catching Bass on Lake Okeechobee in the Winter

Tue, November 16, 2021

See what local anglers are using to catch bass on lake Okeechobee during the winter months.

Electric Ice Auger Buyer's Guide

Tue, November 16, 2021

Electric augers are here to stay - here is how to choose the right one for you.

Best On a Budget: St. Croix Bass X

Tue, November 16, 2021

Exceptional quality at an unbeatable price, the St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium-Heavy is the first showcase in a new Bass Utopia series: Best on a Budget.

Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish Pete

Mon, November 15, 2021

Blade baits require a special setup to ensure the fish stays hooked up and does not throw the bait. Here, Polish Pete walks us through his setup for cold water blade bait fishing.

How to Fish a Blade Bait

Sun, November 14, 2021

A blade bait is a perfect tool for cold water bass fishing, however many anglers have the tendency to "over-work" the bait. Here, Seth Feider shows us just how an Elite Series Angler of the Year fishes a blade bait to perfection.

Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider

Fri, November 12, 2021

Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider shares everything you need to get started fishing with blade baits.

A Rig Tackle Breakdown

Fri, November 12, 2021

Years ago the Alabama Rig took the bass fishing world by storm with numerous national-level tournament wins and is an ideal presentation for cold water bass feeding on schools of bait. Here, Jacob walks us through the proper way to set up an A-Rig for a successful day on the water.

How to Tie Braid Loops on a Blade Bait

Thu, November 11, 2021

Blade baits are notorious for allowing fish to get leverage and toss the bait after being hooked. Here, Jacob shows the "braid loop" trick that will boost your landing percentage immensely and help you put more fish in the boat when using a blade bait.

Damiki Vault Blade Tackle Breakdown

Wed, November 10, 2021

A dynamite option for cold water fishing, the Damiki Vault Blade accurately mimics a variety of forage species with its unique vibrating action and realistic color patterns.

Berkley Stunna Tackle Breakdown

Fri, October 29, 2021

Developed and engineered through rigorous testing that culminated in Hank Cherry winning the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, the Berkley Stunna 112 has all the refinements and tuning required to be the ultimate hard jerkbait.

Big Blade Chatterbait Tackle Breakdown

Sat, October 23, 2021

See what all the chatter is about regarding the highly anticipated, new for 2021 ZMan Big Blade Chatterbait.

Strike King Menace Grub Tackle Breakdown

Thu, October 21, 2021

The Strike King Menace Grub is one of the most versatile soft plastics ever made and can be effectively fished in a wide variety of scenarios and bass setups.

Dock Fishing Essentials

Wed, October 20, 2021

Fall is one of the best times of year to catch big bass around and under boat docks. Watch Polish Pete breakdown his favorite dock fishing essentials.

Berkley Grass Pig Tackle Breakdown

Tue, October 19, 2021

The Berkley Grass Pig is a versatile and effective swimbait for fishing in and around aquatic vegetation.

How to Locate Winter Stage Fish on the Mississippi River (Smallmouth/Largemouth)

Mon, October 18, 2021

Cade Laufenberg simplifies how to locate and catch winter staging bass on the Mississippi River.

KastKing Rod Rack Review

Sun, October 17, 2021

The KastKing V10 LS Rod Rack is loaded with features, well designed, and practical for any level of angler.

Missile D Chunk Tackle Breakdown

Sat, October 16, 2021

A chunk-style bait with big attitude, the Missile Mini D Chunk has the features that made the D Bomb famous, built into a compact jig trailer.

Daiwa Lexa TW Tackle Breakdown

Fri, October 15, 2021

The Daiwa Lexa TW is an outstanding choice with its great casting distance and strength for muskie anglers and other big game fishermen.

How to Fish a Soft Jerk Bait with a Treble Hook

Thu, October 14, 2021

A soft jerk bait is a great cleanup bait for once you've already located the fish, and here Cade Laufenberg shares how he fishes these baits with a treble hook.

Swim Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Cade Laufenberg

Wed, October 13, 2021

Hop in the boat with river master Cade Laufenberg and take a look at his setup for swim jig fishing.

How to Fish in Current

Sun, October 10, 2021

Cade Laufenberg makes current fishing simple with a few key pieces of advice.

How to Fish a Walking Topwater Bait

Thu, October 7, 2021

A topwater walking bait is a highly versatile bait for river fishing and Cade Laufenberg breaks down why this is one of his favorite styles of topwater baits.

Red Eye Shad Tackle Breakdown

Tue, October 5, 2021

The Strike King Red Eye Shad is one of the most popular lipless crankbaits on the market. Watch Polish Pete break down the original and the Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eye Shad from Strike King.

Weekly Fishing Report Drawing $250 Winners

Mon, September 27, 2021

How To Fish A Jig

Tue, September 14, 2021

Best Mississippi River (Pool 9) Summer Bass Fishing Baits

Wed, September 8, 2021

Seth Feider shares his top choices for targeting summertime bass on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River.

Sufix 832 Braided Line Tackle Breakdown

Thu, September 2, 2021

Dive deep with Polish Pete on one of the most popular braided lines on the market, Sufix 832 Braid.

Riot Baits Tantrum Tackle Breakdown

Tue, August 17, 2021

The Tantrum is a small chunk, but it packs a big punch!

How to Plan a Fishing Trip to the Boundary Waters

Fri, August 13, 2021

Big Bite Kriet Tail Lizard Tackle Breakdown

Wed, August 11, 2021

Big Bite Baits has a big brother to their Pro Lizard! The Kriet Tail Lizard has a larger profile and kicking tail to attract those bigger bites.

Big Bite Creature Tackle Breakdown

Fri, August 6, 2021

The Big Bite Creature is your standard brush hog style bait. While this shape is well known in the southern US, it can be a productive bait up north during the spawn.

Swim Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

Thu, August 5, 2021

Patrick shows his tournament setup for fishing swim jigs.

X Zone True Center Stick Tackle Breakdown

Tue, August 3, 2021

The XZone True Center Stick does everything a worm bait should, and it does it well.

Geecrack Bellows Gill - Pete's Secret Stash

Mon, August 2, 2021

Sight and smell are two big keys to making a good bait, and the Geecrack Bellows Gill hits a home run with both.

Greenfish Tackle Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown

Mon, July 26, 2021

Greenfish knows how to make a lifelike and beautiful bait. Whatever the forage, Greenfish will have a color pattern to match!

How to Choose the Right Buzz Bait

Tue, July 20, 2021

As Patrick Walters says, "Who doesn't love a good topwater strike?" And buzz baits are a great way to get that blowup!

Yamamoto Senko Tackle Breakdown

Tue, July 20, 2021

The Yamamoto Senko Worm is one of the most popular stick baits for anglers everywhere, and for good reason!

Berkley Chigger Craw Tackle Breakdown

Fri, July 16, 2021

The Berkley Chigger Craw doesn't have any flashy features when you first look at it, but then you use it and you find out that it's a fantastic bait.

How to Choose the Right Texas Rig Bait

Tue, July 13, 2021

Pete goes through how color and action work together and what situations call for what baits. Using his tips, you can have lots of success on your own with this popular fishing technique.

Top Bass Fishing Lakes In Virginia

Fri, July 9, 2021

Virginia has more than 176,000 acres of public lakes just waiting for you to fish them. If you’re new to the area, visiting, or just plain don’t know where to start, stats like that can be daunting.

Megabass Levante XX Shaky Head Rod Tackle Breakdown

Thu, July 8, 2021

As you can probably guess, this rod is great for the shaky head technique because of its medium light power and fast action.

Megabass Destroyer P5 Rods (Madbull and Wind Buster Walkthrough)

Fri, June 25, 2021

Pete talks about a couple models in the Megabass Destroyer P5 line of rods, the Madbull and the Wnd Buster.

Daiwa Steez Reels - Everything You Need to Know!

Thu, June 24, 2021

Pete breaks down the Daiwa Steez reels here and showcases everything that makes them the high-end reels that they are.

St. Croix Victory Spinning Rods

Wed, June 16, 2021

Watch Pete explain how no detail was spared in the making of the St. Croix Victory line of bass fishing rods!

Crestliner MX 21

Tue, May 18, 2021

Catch Up with John Cox

Tue, May 18, 2021

MX21 Complete Walkthrough

Tue, May 18, 2021

How to Rig a Spinnerbait

Mon, April 19, 2021

Seth Feider shows you in this video just how straightforward rigging a spinnerbait can be.

How to Choose the Right Spinnerbait Trailer

Sun, April 18, 2021

Seth Feider breaks down what makes a good trailer for certain conditions to help you make the right decision.

How to Choose the Right Spinnerbait

Sat, April 17, 2021

Seth Feider dives into the technical aspects of a spinnerbait so you can choose the right one for any condition.

CEO Matt Johnson Talks with Catchin' KARP Outdoors

Fri, March 5, 2021

Welcome Stray Cast Fans!

Wed, December 30, 2020

Top 10 Products of 2020

Tue, December 29, 2020

South Carolina Top Bass Fishing Lakes

Thu, October 1, 2020

How Big Are Tungsten Flipping Weights?

Mon, August 31, 2020

Top Bass Fishing Lakes In Missouri

Tue, August 25, 2020

The landlocked Midwestern State of Missouri is nestled between the borders of 8 US States (tied for a record among US States-the other in TN) and boasts some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the Country.  From massive waterbodies like Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock to smaller, less recognized lakes, Missouri’s world class fisheries as well distributed throughout the State.

Top Fishing Lakes in North Carolina for Bass

Fri, August 21, 2020

The best bass fishing regions for North Carolina broken down by lake.

Introducing the Tactacam Fish-i

Thu, July 30, 2020

We’ve all been on more than one fishing trip where we missed the hookup because the person running the camera wasn’t recording. With a mounted Tactacam Fish-i camera and features like LOOP RECORDING, you’ll never miss these exciting events that count!

Patrick Walter's Lake Eufaula Elite Series Setups

Mon, June 22, 2020

Father’s Day Fishing Guide - The Best Gifts for Dad

Wed, June 10, 2020

How Does a Bass See Your Tackle in Water?

Wed, April 8, 2020

Learn how largemouth and smallmouth bass interpret color.

Destination Ice Fishing for Giant Perch

Tue, December 17, 2019

Best Ice Fishing Lakes In the Upper Midwest

Mon, November 4, 2019

Here are some of the top ice fishing destinations you should look at if you are planning a trip this winter

Early Ice Walleye Fishing

Mon, October 21, 2019

Sturgeon Fishing on the St. Croix: What you need to know to catch a living dinosaur

Wed, October 9, 2019

Seth Feider Tops St. Clair

Wed, October 2, 2019

Striker Predator Series Ice Jacket and Ice Bib Overview

Thu, September 19, 2019

The Best Musky Baits For Fall

Wed, September 4, 2019

How To Set Up An Umbrella Rig

Sun, August 18, 2019

Leech Lake Summer Bass Fishing

Tue, July 16, 2019

Cold Water Cranking

Mon, July 15, 2019

Bass Jig Fishing Tips

Tue, July 2, 2019

How to Fish the Umbrella Rig

Mon, July 1, 2019

Dropshot Fishing

Mon, July 1, 2019

How To Fish A Jerkbait For Bass

Sat, June 29, 2019

How To Fish Deep Diving Crankbaits

Fri, June 28, 2019

How to Catch Bass with Topwater Frogs

Wed, June 19, 2019

Why Custom Colors Matter in Fishing

Tue, June 18, 2019

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

Mon, June 17, 2019

Lake Champlain Fishing Report - Spring/Summer

Wed, May 29, 2019

How to Fish the Jika Rig

Mon, April 1, 2019

Crankbait Fishing: How to Use the Square Bill

Thu, March 21, 2019

How to Fish the Ned Rig

Mon, March 18, 2019

Sam Rayburn Spring Bass Fishing Tips

Thu, March 14, 2019

Toledo Bend Lake Fishing Report

Thu, March 14, 2019

How To Use Spinnerbait: Selecting the Best Spinner Blades

Tue, March 12, 2019

Interview: Seth Feider Previews the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

Tue, March 12, 2019

Walleye Fishing Tips

Wed, February 27, 2019

How to Catch More Walleye While Trolling

Neko Rig Fishing - The Essentials

Thu, February 14, 2019

Lake Mille Lacs Bass Fishing Report

Tue, February 12, 2019

How Can I Catch Spring Walleye on Lake Mille Lacs?

Tue, February 12, 2019

What is Spybait Fishing?

Fri, January 11, 2019

Great Ice Fishing Lures + Products for 2018

Thu, December 20, 2018

How Jason Dudek Fishes Lake Minnetonka

Tue, December 11, 2018

How to Organize Your Tackle Box

Fri, November 2, 2018

How to Choose a Fishing Line

Fri, November 2, 2018

Choosing The Right Hook

Fri, November 2, 2018

The Power of Fishing in My Life

Wed, October 10, 2018

Jason Holmer, a BassUtopia TV Host, talks about the benefits of fishing, whether it is a hobby or profession.

Tackle for Dropshot Fishing