Freshwater Fishing

Small ponds are big deals

It is safe to say that nearly everyone has fished a body of water with limited access such as a farm pond or private pond. A small, properly stocked body of water can be a great place to get lots of bites and catch fish well above normal sizes. […]

Bass Fishing

YUM’s Kill Shot, Warning Shot and Sharp Shooter

Take it from a Bassmaster Elite pro bass fisherman who is serious about his drop-shot and finesse worm fishing: three soft plastics introduced by YUM Baits at the 2014 ICast are going to be deadly tantalizing to bass from California to his home state of Florida. […]

Inshore Fishing

Go big and go flashy

The size of a bait and presentation is often critical for duping a fish into biting, and quite often, natural baits in muted colors are exactly what the doctor ordered. […]

Inshore Fishing

Rock on around the big rocks

For most of the year, the rock jetties at the entrance to the coastal estuaries provide a perfect state of affairs for a wide range of predator fish, bringing ample food resources and stable water conditions. […]

Bass Fishing

Tune up that popping bait

Pro fisherman Casey Ashley, the reigning Bassmaster Classic champion, loves his popper fishing. He’s particularly fond of the XCalibur Zell Pop, but even though the bait comes ready for action, Ashley makes a few adjustments to ensure he gets the performance he needs. […]