Water temps are slowly rising across much of the south and many states are starting to see pre-spawn activity. In Alabama and Tennessee, bass are already cruising shallow areas gorging on bait to ...

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...

This pre-spawn smallmouth jerkbait bite happens all across the Northern U.S. and Canada with giant bass and unforgettable strikes! Here are lures, conditions, and expert tips you need to know. Bass ...

This pre-spawn bass fishing adventure from a kayak breaks down seasonal movement, location, and presentation during one of ...

It happens every year. One warm, sunny day and I think it’s full-blown spring. Time to load up the boat, wife and kids and go crappie fishing. But, as an old boss used to say, one robin doesn’t mean ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing catch pre-spawn crappie using a deadly double jig rig, showing how structure and timing lead to massive success.

While most area lakes and ponds are still crusted with a thick layer of ice, history says that the annual spring thaw is coming up quick. For bass anglers, that means it is time to look forward to the ...

It's still winter, no doubt about it. But for lunker female largemouth bass, the tunes of Spring are playing--longer days and the slight warming caused by February rains will cause them to start the ...

You may not believe it when looking outside at the white layer of snow covering the ground, but spring is nearly upon us. Soon the frigid wind chills, thin ice layers and weekly snowfalls will be ...

Bass fishing is just plain fun. But what’s the most fun way to catch them? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I hoped I would ...