Bass Fishing

The best lures, bait rigs, and fishing tips to help you catch big largemouth and smallmouth bass. Find the best places to fish for bass from Field & Stream.

Fishing
Is This Lake the Best New Bass Fishing Spot in Mexico?
Lake Picachos might just be the greatest lake for targeting largemouths on the fly
Joe CermeleMarch 18, 2020

Fishing
The Best Flies for Catching Panfish
Assemble the ultimate fly box for catching bluegills, crappies, bream, and more
By T. Edward NickensMarch 12, 2020
Fishing
8 Expert Fishing Tips for the Spring
How to fish for walleyes, trout, striped bass, and more this season
Joe CermeleMarch 11, 2020
Fishing
Meet the 10 Highest-Earners in Professional Bass Fishing
How much money do the pros take home in tournament winnings? Nobody on this list has made less than seven figures
By Pete RobbinsMarch 6, 2020

Gear
How to Fish for Largemouth Bass with Jerkbaits
The six best lures you need to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass in the spring
By Pete RobbinsMarch 3, 2020
Fishing
The 5 Best Swimbaits for Catching Big Spring Largemouth Bass
Our go-to lures for beginners, anglers on a budget, and those wanting to score topwater strikes
By Pete RobbinsMarch 2, 2020
Gear
The Best Fishing Gear of 2020
Our test team of hardcore anglers picks the best fishing tackle of the year
By The EditorsFebruary 26, 2020
Fishing
How to Catch Ice-Out Smallmouth Bass In Early Spring
A noted bass pro shares his fishing secrets for cold-water conditions
By Pete RobbinsFebruary 25, 2020
Fishing
The Ultimate Guide to Hunting and Fishing Road Trips for Spring
Where to go, what to pack, and how to have your wildest spring break ever
By The EditorsFebruary 24, 2020
Gear
The 20 Best New Fishing Lures of 2020
From topwater lures to bass bugs to trout flies, these are the year’s hottest baits
By Joe Cermele / Field & StreamPete RobbinsFebruary 21, 2020
Fishing
7 Great Trout Flies You Can Tie Using Wild-Game Fur and Feathers
Stock your tying bench during hunting season to fill fly boxes all spring with these reliable patterns
Morgan LyleJanuary 31, 2020
Fishing
Tips for Bass Fishing in Winter
An expert shares his tactics for targeting smallmouth bass in cold weather
Joe CermeleDecember 23, 2019

Fishing
3 Bass Lures You Should Never Go Fishing Without
By Pete RobbinsDecember 10, 2019
Hunting
5 Fall Cast and Blasts Adventures
By Scott EinsmannNovember 8, 2019
Fishing
The Complete Guide to Fishing Spoon Lures in the Fall
By Joe CermeleOctober 29, 2019
Fishing
The 25 Best Striper Surf Lures of All Time
By Jimmy Fee John MerwinOctober 23, 2019
Fishing
How To Build A Bamboo Fishing Pole
By T. Edward NickensOctober 10, 2019
Fishing
10 Best Fall Largemouth Hotspots You Won’t Want to Miss
By Pete RobbinsOctober 9, 2019