Lake Erie, Dale Hollow Lake, and the St. Lawrence River are just a few locations in the U.S. that grow giant smallmouth. These are iconic places to fish, but to truly be effective on those waters, you ...

Determining the best fishing rod is not as easy as it may seem. Every year, new models and materials flood the market, and anglers always have something to say. Some prefer cork grips and classic ...

(For years, I’ve interviewed top anglers and have noticed many talk more about the little things that make such a big difference, such as proper hook set or netting. This is the third in a series of ...

However, some of the best smallmouth fishing of the year takes place as water temps begin to slink, triggering a heavy feeding period that may only last a few weeks. This is when a lot of trophy sized ...

Are you ready for some football? That’s the war cry heard across much of the country throughout the fall, and the uninitiated think it refers to a sporting event involving a pigskin. The truly savvy ...

In the valley just before dawn the town lights glitter in indigo shadow while the sky begins to fire from the rising sun. I like to leave the house then, though I know the settled clouds of autumn ...

The author fishing one of the best smallmouth bass lakes. There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag ...

Much bigger ones are also caught regularly. Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer Bill Cooper said, “The Gasconade is one of the best smallmouth fishing rivers in the Ozarks. Especially if you are ...

In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass ...

Mother Nature is making it hot out there, folks. Fishing in this kind of weather is not for the wimpy! But as far as fishing goes, it is getting into one of my favorite times of my summertime fishing ...