The idea of trying to catch post spawn bass often puts fear in the heart of many bass anglers. Frequently, you might hear "where did all the bass go?" at local boat launches and tackle shops. Be ...

Many anglers turn their noses up at the early post-spawn; they consider it a tough time of year to go bass fishing. And while, yes, the fishing certainly slows down a bit, this is still one of the ...

For many bass fisheries across the country, the post-spawn is upon us. This means fish have made their beds, laid their eggs, and tiny little fry are beginning to hatch. The good news for anglers is ...

Last week’s muddy water made fishing difficult. Tough conditions continued into the week. Combined with reluctant post-spawn fish and it was difficult at best. But now, grab the topwaters! Warmer ...

Fishing for bass on their spawning beds has always been a touchy subject. Though it’s very easy to say that disrupting them while they’re trying to replenish future stocks sounds wrong, the reality is ...

New York state’s 2025 regular bass season opens tomorrow, June 15 and runs through Nov. 30. There’s also a catch-and-release season from Dec. 1 through June 14. Smallmouth and largemouth ...

Striped bass survey 2025 reveals a slight uptick, yet numbers remain below average, influencing fisheries management decisions. The post 2025 Striped Bass Reproduction: Still Below Average appeared ...

Shad spawns can pay off big, but bass pros who win big money don’t go all in on them. To catch big bass all day during a shad spawn, you gotta know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em. In an ...