Insights from Our Pros

When fishing conditions are tough and the bass are pressured, the Ned Rig puts them in the boat.

Although a Texas Rig is fundamental to bass fishing, there are still many factors to consider when building your Texas Rig setup. From the type of rod to reel speed, line to weights, Jeff Sprague has you covered with an essential setup to get you started.

Dock Fishing is a technique that can be done all year long. Andy Montgomery gives us his Dock Fishing 101 breakdown.

See Jeff Sprague's specific rod, reel, line and lure setups for fishing both Texas Rigs and Wacky Rigs this spring.

A lot of people will not use baitcast equipment. Why? They’re scared of the dreaded backlash. It can happen anytime, especially throwing into the wind.

The most challenging cast in bass fishing is skipping a lure under a low dock with a baitcasting outfit. Do it well and you’ll put a bait in front of bass that other anglers can’t reach. Do it poorly and you’ll suffer the worst backlashes imaginable.

Greg Bohannan has two very inexpensive tips for you that will help you keep your fishing gear organized!

In the history of competitive bass fishing, there have been some great crankbait anglers. Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam come to mind immediately. But few fishermen are more closely associated with deep diving baits than North Carolina’s David Fritts.