Planning a Mexico bass fishing trip? See the new ICAST 2026 rods, lures and gear we're taking to Lake El Salto to chase giant largemouth bass.

One of Taku Ito’s keys to success in his brief Elite Series career has been his use of scents. He has a specific formula and timeline for maximizing the value of Nories Bite Powder and Bite Liquid on his soft plastics.

When bass key on perch, silver spybaits fall flat. Discover the best yellow perch spybaits that trigger more bites in clear water conditions.

After ICAST 2026, these are the six new bass fishing products I'm putting to work on the tidal Potomac River for pressured bass, heavy grass, and changing conditions.

In the late summer and early fall, when the bite gets tough in much of the country, a tiny buzzbait can generate surprisingly vicious strikes. Here on the Potomac, it’s been one of the worst-kept secrets for decades.‍ Not every manufacturer makes one, but you should be able to find one that fits your needs.

New to bass fishing or the Potomac River? This proven soft plastics starter set covers the exact baits that consistently catch fish—from Senkos to Speed Worms. Skip the clutter and fish smarter with these confidence lures.

I tested Academy's Jacob Wheeler Tech Hoodie and Ventilated Hoodie from Panama tuna trips to long days of bass chasing. Here's why they've become two of my most-worn fishing sun shirts.

Learn how mahi-inspired teasers and dredges trigger strikes from marlin and sailfish. Check out some of the varied options and join hosted fishing trips in Guatemala & Panama for the ultimate offshore adventure.

Discover the top buzz toads and hooks pros use to catch big bass. Learn how to fish them, pick the right colors, and shop our favorite Tackle Warehouse picks for explosive topwater action.

Black neon soft plastics helped legends like Denny Brauer win big—and they still shine today. Learn when to throw them and the best baits to buy now.

In my earliest days of tournament fishing in the mid-1990s, my occasional success was often the result of using Charlie Brewer Slider Heads. It’s still incredibly deadly — and easy to use.

Elite Series rookie Emil Wagner has a lengthy list of achievements: the 2023 All-American on Hartwell, the 2025 EQ on Champlain and a reputation as one of the most talented guides on Lanier. Those titles were made possibly by Fenwick rods and he listed 3 as among his top moneymakers.

Explore bass lures inspired by Japan’s Iwana (whitespotted char). A unique crossover of JDM tackle, trout forage, and bass fishing innovation.

When Skeet Reese headlined our recent trip to Panama Grundens outfitted our group with their latest sun shirts. Our crew rocked their breathable Tough Sun Hoodies on the water – through heat, spray, a little bit of rain, and a whole lot of tuna blood.

The Glide Baits guys are usually ahead of the curve, and Sexy Shad brings something different to that category—a clean, high-contrast shad profile with just enough flash and chartreuse to trigger followers into committing. When you’re dealing with fish that track a bait for 10 yards before deciding, that matters.

Learn how Taku Ito rigs a Flip Gill for Neko fishing to imitate bluegill and trigger bigger bites. Watch the video and shop the exact gear he uses.

In the depths, there are predators even larger and more fearsome than wahoo that eat these fearsome gamefish. I’m far from the first to appreciate that, and plenty of top tackle makers have introduced wahoo-inspired patterns into their lineups.

Generally, the pros I’ve spoken to break Megabass jerkbait colors down into three categories: translucent, matte and metallic, but if you look through the Megabass USA catalog, there are some outliers. If you want to stand out from the crowd consider some of these shades.

Skeet Reese came to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge with an ulterior motive — to see if his signature swimbait rod could handle some salty critters. It passed with flying colors.

If you’re still struggling with what to get dad for Father’s Day, take it from someone with a 56 year-old dad bod that there are plenty of great options. I’ve been testing plenty of new gear so far this spring, and there are certain items that I reach for again and again.