Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass are often considered the strongest pound-for-pound freshwater fish. These fish are extremely territorial but finesse fishing tends to be the most effective way to target them. Smallmouth are often found in bodies of water that contain deep, clear water with rocks or boulders on the bottom. They use these offshore boulders for cover and ambush points. Additionally, some cold water creeks and rivers will contains Smallmouth Bass.
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The Simple Ned Rig
Want to be successful with the Ned Rig? Keep it simple.
Hit the Brakes with the Rapala Rip Stop
Multi-Species Master the Rapala Rippin' Rap
Brown Bass Beatdown with the Shadow Rap
Rapala X Rap
Rapala BX Waking Minnow
How Does a Bass See Your Tackle in Water?
Learn how largemouth and smallmouth bass interpret color.
How do Bass See Color?
With the help of a scientist, we uncover how bass see color.
Simple Setups: Neko and Wacky Rig
Patrick Walters goes through how to set up the Neko and Wacky Rigs.
Winter Warm Water Discharge Fishing
Steve Pennaz shares an untraditional winter fishing location and how to catch fish there.
How to Set Up the Tokyo Rig
Seth Feider walks through how to set up the perfect Tokyo Rig.
How to Set Up a Carolina Rig
Seth Feider goes through the steps required to set up the perfect Carolina Rig.
How to Set Up the Wacky Rig
Seth Feider goes over how he approaches the famous wacky rig.
How to Fish the A-Rig
Patrick Walters goes over how he likes tho fish the Alabama Rig.
How to Set Up a Drop Shot Rig
Seth Feider walks step by step on how to set up the basic Drop Shot Rig.
NEW Way to Fish the Tokyo Rig
Patrick Walters shows the versatility of the Tokyo Rig by sharing a new way to fish it.
How to Fish Southern Docks in the Fall
Patrick Walters shares how he approaches Southern Docks in the fall when fish are suspended in the water column.
Jig Trailers - Aggressive vs. Subtle
Patrick Walters takes us through how he chooses jig trailers for different conditions.
Jerkbaits: Speed vs. Water Temp
Seth Feider goes over why different water temperatures call for varying actions as it relates to jerkbait fishing.
Get Specific with Ned Rig Fishing
Five Baits to Fine Tune the Ned Rig
Spinnerbaits in Heavy Current and Cover
When heavy current is added to cover, pick up a spinnerbait to effectively catch fish.
Three Great Baits for Power Plant Bass
Live bait is one option for winter smallmouth, but it’s not the only one.
Gear Ratios Simplified
Seth's tips for selecting the right gear ratio by technique.
Bass Labs - New Series Launching Soon
Introducing the new series Bass Labs where we take a look at the science of fishing.
Best Search Bait Ever?
How Seth Feider uses swimbaits to efficiently locate fish.
Football Head Tricks for Bigger Bass
How Elite Series pro Chris Groh uses football head jigs to target big bass.
Where to Throw Squarebills in the Fall
Patrick Walters breaks down the benefits to using a squarebill crankbait in the fall.
Legally Fish the A-Rig Anywhere
Fishing guide, JP Kimbrough, breaks down how he fishes the A-Rig to be effective and legal.
Three Must Have Topwater Lures
Chris Groh goes over the three topwater lures he doesn't leave shore without.
Fishing Medium Diving Crankbaits During the Fall
How to throw medium diving crankbaits around submerged vegetation in the Fall.
Rapala BX Brat Breakdown
Seth Feider introduces the Rapala BX Brat and shows you how to use it to get more bites!
Seth Feider Tops St. Clair
Leech Lake Summer Bass Fishing
Bass Jig Fishing Tips
How to Fish the Umbrella Rig
Jerkbait Fishing
Lake Guntersville Fishing Report
Lake Champlain Fishing Report - Spring/Summer
How to Fish the Jika Rig
Crankbait Fishing: How to Use the Square Bill
How to Fish the Ned Rig
Sam Rayburn Spring Bass Fishing Tips
Interview: Seth Feider Previews the 2019 Bassmaster Classic
Essentials For Fishing The Neko Rig
Lake Mille Lacs Bass Fishing Report
How to Approach "Post-Feedbag" Fall Bass
Catching Suspended Bass
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