I live in one of the most trout-rich states. Idaho is chock-full of blue-ribbon waters, and fly anglers descend upon them ­every spring. I like to target trout as much as the next guy, but I can only ...

A faction of eastern fly fishers who hang their hats on smallmouth bass cling to a small set of heroes. One of which is Bob Clouser. Most recognize Bob as the inventor of the ever famous Clouser ...

As fall temperatures drop, smallmouth bass across the country begin to key in on one thing: baitfish. In this action-packed session, Wired2fish’s own Nick Dumke goes through his approach to tracking ...

From the unsurprising domination of a jig-and-minnow to the rising popularity of the dice bait, here’s what the pros used to haul in trophy smallmouth during the August 2025 Bassmaster Elite stop in ...

Minnows huddle May 12 in clear, shallow water of the Wapsipinicon River, pinned near shore by ravening game fish. (Orlan Love/correspondent ) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles ...

It's the annual call of fall. Smallmouth bass enthusiasts should be eager to answer. Historically, dropping leaves and temperatures serve as reminders for area anglers, prompting them to venture to ...

From their looks to their fighting style to how we catch them to where they live, here’s how America’s favorite fish species stack up and which one reigns supreme. Bass anglers love bass, right? But ...