High water levels in 2008 produced excellent spawning conditions on many Arkansas waters, leading biologists and bass anglers alike to predict plenty of rod-bending, reel-screaming action in 2009! ... [+] Full Article

Skittering, jiggerpoling, doodlesocking: bass-fishing methods as tried and tested as their names are odd. But the truth is that they worked for your grandpa -- and they'll work for you, too. ... [+] Full Article

Now's a prime time to select your favorite hard or soft jerkbait to fool sluggish bass into biting during the early season. Here's how to use these lures effectively! ... [+] Full Article

Catch a spell of mild winter weather in January and February, and you just might experience some of the best stream smallmouth bass fishing our state has to offer! ... [+] Full Article

Now’s the time when big bass begin to prowl the shallows of your favorite lake or reservoir. These tips will help you to catch (and release) some trophy fish right now. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Everyone knows that bass haunt weeds. But crucial to consistent success is knowing exactly where they’ll be in those tules or rushes at any time of day. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Lake Erie’s famed smallmouth angling gets into high gear this month. For shore and boat anglers in Ohio and Pennsylvania, opportunities abound. Here’s how to get in on some world-class fishing right now! (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Specialized tactics could improve your bass-fishing by leaps and bounds. Take a page from the pros and use their techniques to catch lure-loving lunkers. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Sometimes live bait is hard to find or you don't have time to get it -- that's when lifelike plugs, jigs and plastics come in handy for spring striped bass. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article

With 160,000 acres and 300 bodies of water, the vast expanse of Arkansas' White River National Wildlife Refuge presents bass anglers with an equally vast range of opportunities. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article