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Latest Bass Fishing Stories

Best Deals on Outdoor Gear from Bass Pro and Cabela’s Spring Adventure Sale

By Luke Guillory

/ Apr 14, 2022

Stick Fight: Spin Fishing vs. Fly Fishing

By Will Brantley and Dave Hurteau

/ Mar 30, 2022

Texas Woman’s Impromptu Fishing Trip Yields 13-Pound Largemouth Bass

By Ken Perrotte

/ Mar 14, 2022

Florida Will Allow Farm-Raised Largemouth Bass to be Sold as Food

By Steven Hill

/ Mar 8, 2022

Invasive Smallmouth Bass Caught Within Spitting Distance of Yellowstone National Park

By Sage Marshall

/ Mar 4, 2022

F&S Classics: The Bass Punk

By Bill Heavey

/ Mar 4, 2022

Video: Texas Angler Boats World Record “Meanmouth” Bass

By Sage Marshall

/ Mar 3, 2022

Watch: Angler Weighs in Massive 17-Pound O.H. Ivie Lake Record Largemouth Bass

By Sage Marshall

/ Feb 25, 2022

The Best Topwater Bass Lures Ever Created

By Mark Modoski

/ Feb 1, 2022

Best Jerkbait: Trigger Explosive Strikes from Big Bass

By Field & Stream Commerce Team

/ Jan 27, 2022

The Best Bass Lures for Summer—Picked by the Pros

By Dave Hurteau

/ Jan 26, 2022

Best Spring Bass Lures of 2023

By Dave Hurteau

/ Jan 25, 2022

Our Best Hunting and Fishing Moments of 2021

By The Editors

/ Jan 19, 2022

Alabama Man Lands New Georgia State Record Shoal Bass

By Ken Perrotte

/ Dec 27, 2021

Huge Winter Bass On a Fly Rod? Yes, It’s Possible

By Joe Cermele

/ Dec 16, 2021

The Best Bass Pro Black Friday Deals 2021: Holiday Bargains

By Field & Stream Commerce Team

/ Nov 26, 2021

The Best Bass Pro Black Friday Deals 2021: Holiday Bargains

By Field & Stream Commerce Team

/ Nov 25, 2021

How to Hack a Bass Lure for Spooky-Good Results

By Mark Hicks

/ Oct 26, 2021

Florida Angler Catches Monster State-Record Peacock Bass

By Steven Hill

/ Oct 14, 2021

Video: Gator Steals Bass Right Off of 7-Year-Old’s Line

By Sage Marshall

/ Oct 5, 2021

The 20 Best Bass Flies Ever

By Joe Cermele

/ Oct 5, 2021

8 Flies Smallmouth Bass Can’t Resist

By Steve Culton

/ Sep 1, 2021

How to Find Your Best Fishing Boat

By Field & Stream Commerce Team

/ Mar 29, 2021

The Best New Lures and Fishing Accessories from ICAST 2021

By Ryan Chelius

/ Aug 10, 2021

Road Trip! Old Friends Fishing on the New River

By T. Edward Nickens

/ Aug 1, 2021

The Pond-Hopper’s Guide to Fishing for Summer Bass

By Ryan Chelius

/ Jul 14, 2021

F&S Classics: ¡Mucha Trucha Grande!

By Jonathan Miles

/ Jul 9, 2021

How to Pick the Best Spinnerbait Blade for Bass in Any Conditions

By Pete Robbins

/ Jun 29, 2021

3 Fly Fishing Tricks to Catch More Smallmouth Bass

By Ben Romans

/ Jul 8, 2021

Learn the Pro’s Hottest Summer Bass Tactics

By Morgan Lyle

/ Jun 22, 2021

Next-Level Bronzebacks: 5 Secrets to Catching Monster Smallmouth Bass

By Brian Lovett

/ Jun 17, 2021

How to Catch Bass, Trout, and Panfish After Dark

By Joe Cermele

/ May 10, 2016

Top Bass Guides Share Their Tips, Tricks, and Insight

By Joe Cermele

/ Feb 19, 2016

The F&S Fishing Guide Survey

By Joe Cermele

/ Feb 19, 2016

Welcome to Fish Camp: Canoe Camping 101

By T. Edward Nickens

/ Jul 1, 2010

5 Bass-Fishing Lessons I Learned From Other Species

By Pete Robbins

/ Apr 22, 2021

Discussion Topic: On Bass Fishing’s First State Champs

By Dave Hurteau

/ May 12, 2009

The Most Popular Boat Names For 2008

By Dave Hurteau

/ May 12, 2009

Merwin: Tales From The Boat Ramp

By John Merwin

/ May 8, 2009

Merwin: Stay Juiced With Heat-Shrink

By John Merwin

/ May 6, 2009

Merwin: Motor Testing Made Easy

By John Merwin

/ May 4, 2009

Merwin: The Fine Art of Lying

By John Merwin

/ May 1, 2009

Merwin: Cold Water Spring Bass Lures

By John Merwin

/ Apr 29, 2009

Three Spinnerbait Tips from Bass Pro Alton Jones

By Steve Price

/ Apr 29, 2009

Merwin: Brooklyn Fishing Report

By John Merwin

/ Apr 27, 2009

Cermele: Are You a Patient Fisherman?

By Joe Cermele

/ Jun 2, 2009

Cuba Libre? Will a Thaw in US-Cuba Relations Spark a Fishing Boom?

By Kirk Deeter

/ Apr 22, 2009

Merwin: The Tale of the Double-Taker

By John Merwin

/ Jun 8, 2009

How I Fish: Doug Hannon

By Colin Kearns

/ Jun 9, 2009

The World’s Greatest Lure

By John Merwin

/ Jun 9, 2009

Fish Hard to Reach Spots with Side Casts

By Slaton L. White

/ Apr 16, 2009

Discussion Topic: On The Uncatchable Bass

By Dave Hurteau

/ Apr 15, 2009

University Bass Fishing and the Color-C-Lecter

By Chad Love

/ Apr 14, 2009

Best Hunting and Fishing Photos; March 2009

/ Apr 8, 2009

Meet Tyler at Bass Pro Shops

By Tyler

/ Jun 16, 2009

Merwin: You Guys Know Your Bass Baits

By John Merwin

/ Jun 26, 2009

Discussion Topic: Pro Bass Angler Vs. Virginia Hound Hunters

By Dave Hurteau

/ Apr 1, 2009

Cermele: Flukin’ Largemouth

By Joe Cermele

/ Mar 31, 2009

Merwin: Bananas & Lucky Charms

By John Merwin

/ Mar 25, 2009

An Interview with Kim Bain-Moore, First Woman to Compete in the Bassmaster Classic

By Kim Hiss

/ Jun 30, 2009

Merwin: The Perfect Knot

By John Merwin

/ Jul 1, 2009

Chad Love: Bass On Bread

By Chad Love

/ Mar 23, 2009

Merwin: Less Money, More Fishing

By John Merwin

/ Mar 23, 2009

World Record Bass Caught in Japan

By Online Editors

/ Jul 2, 2009

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