When anglers think about fishing during the summer months, one word comes to mind: tough! Being cool-water fish, smallmouth ...

We're running the gold Stingnose Minnow today (1 3/4 oz), and we're using the cast and jig back technique to make sure we're ...

The Starting Spot: -Seth Feider plus Z-Man creates new “Secret Agent” Smallmouth bait. -Bass jigs are a go-to. 5 tips to make them even better. -How to install a live well oxygenator.

We also left hair jigs off this list since they have few similarities with the other jig styles presented. Here are all the other best bass jigs you can get for both largemouth and smallmouth.

5 Finesse Baits for Summer Smallmouth Bass Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

PORT CLINTON, Ohio -- Six southern fishermen had a banner week of smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Erie last week, and it could cost them their boats, bass and plenty of cash after being cited for ...

Here's our fishing editor's guide on how to catch smallmouth bass, covering tackle, lures, tips, and tactics.

LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. – The 3½-pound smallmouth bass smacked a tube jig on his very first cast, and during one stretch on this picture-perfect September day, it looked as if Ben Barrus might ...

Coho on southern Lake Michigan continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but the extended balmy conditions have drawn multitudes of anglers to fish for many species ...

The Starting Spot - ALL SUMMER EDITION: -Greg Hackney's best bass fishing tips. -Best summer smallmouth baits. -Tactical Bassin’ jig fishing in hot water.