Bass Fishing

The top BPT pros reveal their Table Rock game plans before MLF REDCREST 2026 — including one unexpected species.

Jacob Wheeler, Dustin Connell and Spencer Shuffield reveal their Table Rock game plans before FLW REDCREST 2026 — including one unexpected species.

Bass Fishing

Jacob Wheeler, Dustin Connell and Spencer Shuffield reveal their Table Rock game plans before FLW REDCREST 2026 — including one unexpected species.

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Freshwater

A Fly Fishing Trip to Africa Took an Unexpected Turn on Safari; The Strange Spiny Lure Taking Over Bass Fishing in 2026; I Didn’t Expect the Best Bass Fishing of My Trip to Happen at Disney World.

The semi-rimless Pilothouse PRO is Costa’s first attempt at a more open, less obstructed view of the water.

Gear Reviews

Costa’s Pilothouse PRO sunglasses use a semi-rimless design to open up your field of view. Here’s how they perform on the water.

Big bass, Disney backdrop—Seven Seas Lagoon delivered one of the best bites of our Florida trip.

Destinations

Discover bass fishing inside Walt Disney World, where Seven Seas Lagoon delivered some of the most surprising and productive fishing of our Florida trip.

If "The Madison" Made You Want to Fly Fish Montana, Here’s Where to Start; The Two ‘Mystery Baits’ That Defined the 2026 Bassmaster Classic; REVEALED: Berkley Lab Series Baits Unveiled After Bassmaster Classic Leak.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing "The Madison" in Montana; Two ‘Mystery Baits’ of the Bassmaster Classic; Berkley Lab Series Baits Revealed.

The new Mystery Tackle Box 'Finesse' Bass Fishing Kit curates the perfect selection of lures to coax finicky bass.

Gear Reviews

This Mystery Tackle Box finesse kit is built for pressured bass. See what’s inside and why finesse fishing is more important than ever.

The 'Beer for Every Angler' unveils a nationwide limited-edition can celebrating anglers everywhere.

Bass Fishing

Two iconic brands, Busch Light and Bass Pro Shops, partner up to give anglers the best beer (in the coolest can!) to enjoy after a long day of fishing.

Dye was added to the scent powder for this demo only, but it paints a dramatic picture of how this baits leaves a scent trail to convince wary bass to bite.

Bass Fishing

Berkley lifts the curtain on its Lab Series baits after Dylan Nutt’s Bassmaster Classic reveal, including new minnows, worms, and scent tech.

Dylan Nutt revealed Berkley’s unreleased Lab Series bait during the final day of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic—while a strange spiny lure trend quietly spread among the field.

Bass Fishing

Dylan Nutt exposed Berkley’s unreleased Lab Series bait at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. But a strange spiny lure—the Coike—was just as influential. Here’s what anglers need to know.

Bass Fishing

The Strange Spiny Lure Taking Over Bass Fishing; The Brutal Reality of the Bassmaster Classic; San Diego Might Be the Best Fishing in America

Justin Hamner swings a Tennessee River largemouth into the boat during Day 1 of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic near Knoxville.

Bass Fishing

After riding along with Justin Hamner and Tucker Smith during the 2026 Bassmaster Classic, one thing became clear: even the best anglers can miss the cut.

The Coike, spiny ball, or urchin-bait is the hottest bass lure in the country right now.

Bass Fishing

The Hideup Coike — a strange spiny bait resembling a sea urchin — is quickly becoming one of the hottest bass lures in the country. Learn how anglers are rigging and fishing this unique bait.

Tweaking your flipping jig will make this best-in-class bass bait more effective at catching fish.

Bass Fishing

Learn how to modify a flipping jig by trimming the weed guard, adjusting the skirt and sharpening the hook to improve hook penetration and land more largemouth bass.

For top anglers, preparation isn’t just about rods and lures—it includes managing the elements within your control, like mosquitos.

Bass Fishing

A severe reaction years ago changed how I approach long days outdoors — and why MLF’s new OFF! partnership makes practical sense.

Fly Fishing

Bass don’t disappear in winter – they move. Here’s where to find them and how to catch them on a fly rod, when cold water changes everything.

Teams launch at sunrise during an iKon Tailgate Tour qualifier, part of the 2026 grassroots bass tournament series offering $10,000 payouts and a championship boat prize.

Bass Fishing

The 2026 iKon Tailgate Tour features four Southeast qualifiers with $10,000 payouts and a no-entry-fee championship for non-pro anglers.

A jighead minnow may look simple, but subtle adjustments in casting distance, leader length, and rod action can dramatically improve landing percentage in the world of forward-facing sonar fishing.

Bass Fishing

Losing bass on a jighead minnow? These three subtle adjustments with casting distance, leader length, and rod action boost landing percentage.

Fishing in central Florida offered a reminder that timing, conditions, and local knowledge often matter more than reputation.

Destinations

A lifelong goal to fish Lake Okeechobee led to the same advice eight years apart: listen to conditions, not reputation, when chasing Florida bass.

Bass Fishing

A new neutral world championship brings Bassmaster and MLF anglers together to settle the debate over who’s truly the best in pro bass fishing.

Bass Fishing

The 2026 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame ballot highlights the many ways anglers, innovators, and trailblazers have shaped the sport’s legacy.

This collection of fishing lures are sure to be a hit with the forward facing sonar crowd.

Bass Fishing

The best fishing lures for forward-facing sonar users, featuring baits that show up clearly, stay visible, and trigger bites in real time.

Fans gather for the final weigh-in of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series, setting the stage for a 2026 season shaped by schedule changes and new sonar limits.

Bass Fishing

The 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series begins with new forward-facing sonar limits, a diverse schedule, and unfamiliar challenges that could reshape the season.

The author reflects on the winning fishing lures that made a difference to his bass game success this past season.

Bass Fishing

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.

Bass Fishing

Glidebait fishing can feel intimidating. One small shift finally built confidence—and led to a fish that changed everything. Here’s what made it click.

Freshwater

Small changes can transform your time on the water. Here’s how a few new simple fishing ideas brought balance, fun, and adventure back into my season.