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Learn expert strategies for fishing slop mats for largemouth bass with frogs, flipping jigs, and Texas-rigged plastics.

My biggest largemouth bass to date, an Ontario fish that tipped the scales at six-pounds even, fell for a flipping jig. The heaviest three in line below that lunker were also fooled by the same bait.

Hot weather and long days are great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. Warm water and bright sun put largemouth and smallmouth in a swoon. To escape the oppressive heat, bass retreat to the ...

How I Picked the Best Snakehead Lures. Given the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass or snakeheads, I’ll chase dragons every time. I’ve been fishing for snakeheads up and down the East Coast for ...

When largemouth or smallies are feeding on smaller baitfish, like shad spawning in late spring or young-of-year forage in the fall, a lure with three small blades can be the best spinnerbait for bass.

Every bass angler has an opinion of what the best all-around largemouth bass lure is. Some say the jig, while others tout the spinnerbait as being the fish-catchingest lure in their tackle box.

Versatility makes this bottom-bouncer the best largemouth bass lure, especially in fall. It catches big bass from small spots in shallow or deep water. The best fall bass lures are task specific.