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.

Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason: Accessibility. No matter where you live, there’s a strong possibility there are largemouths close by. Furthermore, you don ...

Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to cold, dirty water and sluggish targets. Have no fear. This ...

Northeast Ohio’s bass fishing is ahead of schedule based on my Kentucky Derby seasonal yardstick. Historically, I’ve always enjoyed the peak of my spring bass fishing as the thoroughbreds lined up at ...

The bass spawn is one of the best times of the year to catch your personal best largemouth or smallmouth. As water temperatures warm across the country, bass begin to gorge on food in preparation for ...

Topwater bass fishing can be just about the most exciting way to catch bass. In the spring and early summer you can really capitalize on some big bites in the low light hours by fishing topwater baits ...

Though fishing for bass from a boat has become somewhat the norm now, many largemouth and even smallies (smallmouth bass) can fall to shore-side anglers using those bassin’ tactics honed on the water.

This story was originally published in the June 1966 issue of Outdoor Life. During the 1950s and 60s, the author, Anthony A. Ciuffa absolutely hammered giant largemouth bass in small farm ponds across ...

"Follow me, Milliken Fishing, for more action-packed bass fishing adventures, expert angling tips, lure techniques, and big catches from lakes, rivers, and beyond." Sensitive documents, including ...

A season recap of the bass baits and techniques that helped me fish smarter, slow down, and catch more and bigger largemouth bass in 2025. A season recap of the bass baits and techniques that helped ...

ESSEX — Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with what promises to be some of the hottest bass fishing action in New England as the weather starts warming up. “Spring catch-and-release ...