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.

Mike Iaconelli has been all over the world chasing a wide variety of fish and he’s also made urban fishing cool. Naturally, his efforts required a travel rod, and he’s built a set that provide a lot of bang for your buck.

Catch more bass in calm, clear water with the best transparent topwater walking baits. Consider the Heddon Super Spook and numerous alternatives in different sizes, shapes and noise patterns.

Maryland Elite Series pro Bryan Schmitt relies on Hayabusa hooks from Japan to keep bass buttoned up during tournaments. Here are three of his must-have options to try.

I’m ready to get back to bass fishing with a fresh start and some new lures from Tackle Warehouse. What do you think of my choices?

The bass fishing world’s descent into a fuzzy dice trance has been one of the most surprising trends I can remember, but it shows no signs of slowing down. There are pink options, so if you’re like us and morning dawn worms or cotton candy spinnerbaits are part of your arsenal, consider these.

Bassmaster rookie Sam Hanggi of Tennessee broke through at Lake Murray. He finished 2^nd and put on a virtuosic televised performance on this tricky herring-based fishery. Learn how his Island Optics sunglasses made that success possible.

Ever since we started frequenting south Texas and Mexico, we’ve documented the growing list of lures meant to imitate tilapia – one of the most desirable forage species wherever they live. ‍We thought we had the category well-covered, but here are new offerings.

Smoke Senkos shine on clear water, smallmouth, and shad-based fisheries. Learn when Yamamoto smoke colors outperform green pumpkin and black/blue — and which ones to buy at Tackle Warehouse.

After 10,000 miles of travel and towing, here’s a real-world 6-month review of the 2026 Chevy Suburban Z71 Diesel. MPG, towing performance, costs, and pros & cons from a Bassmaster Elite Series writer.

I probably utilize a skirted skirt more than I should. Most of the cool kids have gone to using a toad on the back. There’s still a place for both but I need to start using plastics more. Here’s advice from the pros on which soft plastics they prefer.

When fire craw fails, molting craw shines. Learn why soft-shell crawfish trigger bites—and the best Molting Craw jigs, plastics, and crankbaits to buy now.

Whether you’re flipping Okeechobee, Guntersville, the Cal Delta or the most fertile dam in South Africa, these dark colored craws and creatures put big bass in the boat.

Learn how to fish the legendary Huddleston Deluxe swimbait for giant bass. Rigging, retrieves, best colors, gear recommendations, and where to buy.

Mustard crankbaits shine when chartreuse is too loud. Discover the best spicy, hot, and craw mustard diving plugs that get crushed on pressured lakes and post-front bass.

Looking for a true big-fish glide bait? Our Gan Craft Jointed Claw Magnum 230 review covers colors, floating vs slow-sink models, gear tips and why serious bass anglers are buying it now.