Can You Eat Bass? Taste, Which Ones to Keep, Limits and Fish Advisories
Largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass all make good table fare. The keys are choosing the right fish, following limits and checking local advisories.
Tag: largemouth bass
Largemouth vs Smallmouth Bass: How to Tell Them Apart and How Tactics Change
Check the jaw and the markings and you'll never mix them up again. Then learn why the two bass live in different water and how that changes the way you fish.
Fall Bass Fishing: Follow the Baitfish, Cover Water and Handle Turnover
Fall bass fishing can be feast or famine. The key is finding the baitfish, moving fast until you do, and knowing what turnover does to a lake.
How to Catch Big Bass: Where Trophy Fish Live, When They Feed and What They Bite
Big bass aren't just small bass that got lucky. They live in the best spots, feed on bigger prey and get cautious. Here's how to put the odds on your side.
How to Rig a Texas Rig: Hooks, Weights, Pegging and Where It Shines
The Texas rig is the most useful weedless setup in bass fishing. Here's how to build one step by step and match the hook and weight to the water you're fishing.
How to Catch Bass in Muddy or Stained Water
Dirty water doesn't mean a bad day. Bass in muddy or stained water are often shallow and predictable if you give them something they can find.
Live Bait for Bass: Shiners, Nightcrawlers, Crayfish and Frogs (and the Rules)
Live bait is the simplest way to put a bass on the line, but each bait needs its own hook and rig, and the rules on bait vary a lot from state to state.
Fishing in the Wind: How Wind Positions Bass and How to Use It
A steady breeze is often a bass angler's best friend. Here is where to fish when the wind blows, what to throw, and when it is time to head in.