Gear up for a quick release. A small net and good pliers will help you release fish unharmed. If you want to keep bass to eat, the best tasting fish are mid-sized and caught from cold water. Bass are ...

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.

Over the years, I’ve accumulated an arsenal of bass fishing tackle tweaks. From odd ways to use a treble hook or zip-tie to jerry-rigging a spinnerbait with braided line to improve its lifespan.

Thundermist Lures Cranking for Summer Smallmouth Bass - Tips and Tricks - Part 2 Posted: November 11, 2025 | Last updated: November 11, 2025 ...