Bass Fishing

Seasonal Patterns

Adjust for prespawn, spawn, summer, fall, and winter bass patterns.

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Weed-edge bass tactics for hot summer days

Weed-edge bass tactics for hot summer days

Switching from spinnerbaits to jigs in the spring spawn

Switching from spinnerbaits to jigs in the spring spawn

Post-spawn feeding for spotted bass: weather patterns

Post-spawn feeding for spotted bass: weather patterns

Seasonal transitions: smallmouth vs largemouth locations

Seasonal transitions: smallmouth vs largemouth locations

What are the telltale signs bass move to shallow flats in spring?

What are the telltale signs bass move to shallow flats in spring?

Mid-spring spawn: productive spots with limited bank access

Mid-spring spawn: productive spots with limited bank access

Largemouth spawn peak timing on large reservoirs

Largemouth spawn peak timing on large reservoirs

Water temperature and largemouth bass spawn timing

Water temperature and largemouth bass spawn timing

Which baits work best for spotted bass on warm-front days during fall?

Which baits work best for spotted bass on warm-front days during fall?

Prespawn largemouth near lake weed beds: tactics that work

Prespawn largemouth near lake weed beds: tactics that work

Ideal time to target winter bass after ice-out

Ideal time to target winter bass after ice-out

Post-spawn largemouth feeding triggers in mid spring

Post-spawn largemouth feeding triggers in mid spring

Where should you fish for spotted bass during the spawn: rocky points or bluff banks?

Where should you fish for spotted bass during the spawn: rocky points or bluff banks?

Smallmouth prespawn timing on cool-water lakes this spring

Smallmouth prespawn timing on cool-water lakes this spring

Spring bass drop shot: ideal water temps and techniques

Spring bass drop shot: ideal water temps and techniques

Best season for tube jig on rocky bottoms

Best season for tube jig on rocky bottoms

Best season to use a Neko rig for bass

Best season to use a Neko rig for bass

Autumn stained-water bass color guide for fall

Autumn stained-water bass color guide for fall

What is the best time of day to catch bass?

What is the best time of day to catch bass?

What is the best bait in mid-July?

What is the best bait in mid-July?

Is this a good time of year to throw a topwater bait for bass?

Is this a good time of year to throw a topwater bait for bass?

What's the best weather for bass fishing?

What's the best weather for bass fishing?

What are the best techniques for bass fishing in early summer?

What are the best techniques for bass fishing in early summer?

How can I successfully fish for bass during the heat of the day?

How can I successfully fish for bass during the heat of the day?

How can I catch largemouth bass in North Carolina during the summer?

How can I catch largemouth bass in North Carolina during the summer?

When does post-spawn funk end?

When does post-spawn funk end?

What baits should I use in the summer?

What baits should I use in the summer?

What is the best bait for bass fishing in late spring?

What is the best bait for bass fishing in late spring?

How can I catch big bass this spring?

How can I catch big bass this spring?

What is the best bass technique for shallow, ultra-windy reservoir conditions in the spring?

What is the best bass technique for shallow, ultra-windy reservoir conditions in the spring?

What is the best bass technique to use on an ultra windy spring day?

What is the best bass technique to use on an ultra windy spring day?

What's the best bass technique to use on an ultra windy spring day?

What's the best bass technique to use on an ultra windy spring day?

How can I catch big smallmouth bass in the beginning of spring?

How can I catch big smallmouth bass in the beginning of spring?

How to fish for bass on Lay Lake during a rainstorm in May?

How to fish for bass on Lay Lake during a rainstorm in May?

How can I improve my bass fishing in creeks during the spring?

How can I improve my bass fishing in creeks during the spring?

What is the current smallmouth bass pattern in Connecticut?

What is the current smallmouth bass pattern in Connecticut?

What is the best time of year to throw shallow topwater lures?

What is the best time of year to throw shallow topwater lures?

Why are north-facing banks good targets during spawn?

Why are north-facing banks good targets during spawn?

What do I throw when the bass are just starting to go up on bed?

What do I throw when the bass are just starting to go up on bed?

What should I throw in March? Is a drop shot rig a good choice?

What should I throw in March? Is a drop shot rig a good choice?

What lures should I use in March when the temperature is 60 degrees in the morning and 75 degrees by lunchtime?

What lures should I use in March when the temperature is 60 degrees in the morning and 75 degrees by lunchtime?

What should I throw when it's 50 degrees in the morning and 70 around lunch in March?

What should I throw when it's 50 degrees in the morning and 70 around lunch in March?

How do I catch smallmouth instead of largemouth or spotted bass during the pre-spawn phase?

How do I catch smallmouth instead of largemouth or spotted bass during the pre-spawn phase?

How can I catch smallmouth bass in early spring when they aren't spawning yet?

How can I catch smallmouth bass in early spring when they aren't spawning yet?

What time of year is good for rat lures?

What time of year is good for rat lures?

How can I catch bass in late winter under a dam?

How can I catch bass in late winter under a dam?

When is the best time to fish for bass under a dam?

When is the best time to fish for bass under a dam?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

What's the best time to fish for largemouth bass?

What's the best time to fish for largemouth bass?

What are the best cold water techniques for largemouth bass?

What are the best cold water techniques for largemouth bass?

In San Diego, how should I fish for largemouth bass this time of year?

In San Diego, how should I fish for largemouth bass this time of year?

What are the best fishing techniques for late January on Lake Martin?

What are the best fishing techniques for late January on Lake Martin?

What are the best bass fishing spots on Lake Martin in February?

What are the best bass fishing spots on Lake Martin in February?

What is the fishing pattern for Lake Logan Martin in late March?

What is the fishing pattern for Lake Logan Martin in late March?

What is the best fishing pattern for Lake Martin in late February?

What is the best fishing pattern for Lake Martin in late February?

The bass are not biting and they are completely invisible. It's winter. How can I catch one?

The bass are not biting and they are completely invisible. It's winter. How can I catch one?

How can I catch more bass in cold weather?

How can I catch more bass in cold weather?

What is the ideal water temp for prespawn bass?

What is the ideal water temp for prespawn bass?

What are some bass fishing tips for 50°F water at noon?

What are some bass fishing tips for 50°F water at noon?

Tips for bass fishing Castaic Lake in winter?

Tips for bass fishing Castaic Lake in winter?

What are the best techniques for winter finesse fishing in Southern California?

What are the best techniques for winter finesse fishing in Southern California?

How to catch bass in Lake Hartwell right now?

How to catch bass in Lake Hartwell right now?

What water temperature range do shad and bass move to shallow backs of creeks?

What water temperature range do shad and bass move to shallow backs of creeks?

How do you catch river bass in winter?

How do you catch river bass in winter?

Where to find bass in the fall on the James River?

Where to find bass in the fall on the James River?

Do bass bite in winter?

Do bass bite in winter?

How should I fish a Senko worm during winter?

How should I fish a Senko worm during winter?

What are the best techniques for fall fishing at Lake Eufaula?

What are the best techniques for fall fishing at Lake Eufaula?

What are the best techniques for shallow fishing in early fall?

What are the best techniques for shallow fishing in early fall?

What are some tips for catching early fall reservoir draw down bass?

What are some tips for catching early fall reservoir draw down bass?

Best month in California to catch largemouth bass record?

Best month in California to catch largemouth bass record?

How can I effectively catch Smallmouth bass at Chaumont Bay, NY in September?

How can I effectively catch Smallmouth bass at Chaumont Bay, NY in September?

What should I use for largemouth bass fishing on Lake Hudson in September?

What should I use for largemouth bass fishing on Lake Hudson in September?

What fishing strategies should I use for largemouth bass on Lake Hudson in September?

What fishing strategies should I use for largemouth bass on Lake Hudson in September?