Shallow Cranking for Smallmouth

We all know how deadly the Lucky Craft 1.5 is on largemouth bass, Skeet Reese talks about how effective it can be on smallmouth bass too. Watch as Skeet explains the how, when and why he goes shallow for brown fish. Try this tip the next time you are chasing brown...

Find the Best Reel for You!

Choosing the right reel can be a bit overwhelming to say the least. we caught up with Major League Fishing Pro Brett Hite to get his thoughts on reel selection. Daiwa offers many choices at just about any price point. Brett shares his “buyers guide” to help you narrow...

Arey: Heavy 3s and AC/DC

Matt Arey caught a respectable 15-pound limit of Lake Champlain smallmouth Thursday at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite, but in a vivid display of how many fish live in this huge lake, it was only good enough for 76th place. “A limit full of light 3-pounders like...

B. Lester: When God Made Bass Lakes

Brandon Lester is an All-American guy. He’ll drink a beer with a buddy, loves to pick his guitar, and when he’s not competing in a Bassmaster Elite Series event, he’s fishing with his best friends around home in Southcentral Tennessee. But make no mistake, the...