Georgia is packed with bass fishing opportunities—but finding consistent fish isn’t always easy. With thousands of acres of reservoirs, river systems, and backwater pockets, it’s easy to spend an entire day casting at spots that look good but don’t actually hold fish. The challenge isn’t
Yes, they happen: bad tournament practices. They actually happen more often than not. Many bad practices can be attributed to wicked weather conditions with high winds, nasty storms, torrential downpours, and high water being the usual suspects. Some bad practices are due to equipment issues that cost valuable time to
April is in the air, and so is the pollen. If you have the sniffles and your local lakes are covered in yellow slicks, bass are on the banks. This is the time of year bass move up shallower, scatter out, and split up their agendas. During this month, bass
April is here – the month that brings spring in full swing across the country. When bass anglers see redbuds, dogwoods, and cherry trees in bloom, they know what that means: the time is right for bass to move up and spawn. While increasing water temperatures are a good thing, Bassmaster
As most bass anglers know, satellite imagery is a highly effective fish-finding tool. Using Google Earth to scroll back through historical images during periods of low water or super-clear water can certainly reveal hidden gems of contours and cover. The Problem with Outdated Satellite Imagery While Google Earth is great
Tennessee is home to some of the best freshwater fishing in the country. Between the massive TVA river lakes, deep mountain reservoirs, and winding creek-fed waters, there is a perfect spot for every angler. Whether you are after trophy largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, Tennessee’s lakes offer world-class action
March has arrived, and everything is on the rise. The number of daylight minutes per day is rising. The water temperature is rising. Water levels in many flood-control lakes are rising. This all leads to the aggressiveness of bass also rising. The main thing to keep in mind during March
The Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) is the king of freshwater game fish. Known as Largies, Bucketmouths, Green Bass, or Hogs, they’re the most sought-after species in North America because of their aggressive behavior, adrenaline-inducing fights, and accessibility for anglers. Catching largemouth consistently takes more than luck. You need to
How Bassmaster Pros Use the Deep Dive App If you have ever wondered how professional bass anglers use the Deep Dive app in competition, now you can watch the action unfold with the Deep Dive on Tour video series on YouTube. Follow along with pros Kyle Patrick, Chris Zaldain, and
Chris Zaldain caught what he calls “big-little fish” to claim a 6th-place finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Martin in mid-February. While “big-little fish” sounds like an oxymoron, it’s actually an interesting mindset for dealing with lakes that are known for having a big population of
If you have fished tournaments for any length of time, you might be able to relate to this scenario. During practice, you find your best fish in a main creek arm, far up the lake. The area is a long way from the official ramp, but it contains bigger fish
Alabama is one of the Southeast’s premier freshwater fishing destinations. Its lakes and reservoirs are full of largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. These waters provide anglers with productive fishing opportunities throughout the year. The state’s lakes offer diverse habitats, from shallow flats and creek channels