Spotted bass and largemouth bass have a lot in common. They look alike; they can inhabit the same places in the same lakes; they eat the same forage; and they’ll fall for many of the same baits. But ...

Growing up near the ocean, I spent quite a bit of time fishing the surf, rock jetties, harbors, and on deep-sea charter boats in southern California. But one day, while exploring my neighborhood, I ...

The lake is still very high, but the fishing is good. Get up early and use slow-moving topwater baits over the flooded bushes. There are also fish in the 25–30-foot range outside the flooded bushes.

On February 13th, 2025, renowned fishing record-chaser Art Weston reeled in a world-record spotted bass on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Texas, guided by Austin Anderson. While perhaps not as visually ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot Daily Bass Fishing Headlines, Get Expert Tips to Catch Bass in the Wind, Invasive Bass Threaten North Carolina, and Best Places for Giant Bass. In case you didn’t ...