Every topwater strike makes bass fishing more fun. But there’s something about topwater frog fishing—watching that almost comical-looking bait hop and sputter and then get suddenly obliterated—that ...

If you're new to fishing, selecting your first rod can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you've fished a lot but are looking to take your bass fishing a little more seriously it can be a daunting task to ...

I collect baitcasting rods like some people collect coins or Beanie Babies or other ephemera. While choosing the best baitcasting rod may be a matter of fishing conditions and personal preference, I ...

I love to catch bass no matter which lure I use. But there still has to be a best way, right? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I ...

Most anglers assume when building a new rod and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate ...

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active. Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand. Here's a how-to to get you started.

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

In the market for a new casting reel? Looking to upgrade your lineup with a higher quality casting reel? Then look no further. With the year winding down and the weather cooling down (not to mention ...

Miserable is the most appropriate word I can come up with for the weather this past week. Temperatures over 100 with humidity over 90 just doesn’t work for me. A good friend recently returned from a ...