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 ...

Valentines Day was the unofficial date for big bass to shift into their pre-spawn phase. Nothing written in stone but plus or minus a few days, the giant females start showing up at weigh-ins and ...

Bluegill fishing at Reelfoot Lake, fishing largemouth bass at Simpson Lake, and more. It’s time for bluegill fishing at Reelfoot Lake, and then on to Simpson Lake in search of largemouth bass. Then we ...

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 ...

Bed fishing targets bass while they are actively guarding their nests. Largemouth and spotted bass behave aggressively during the spawn. Understanding positioning and timing makes all the difference.

The lower Potomac River offers strong striped bass fishing opportunities through December 31, 2025, as pre-spawn migratory ...

In an early May Bass Pro Tour tournament on the Tennessee River, Major League Fishing pro David Walker explained the importance of playing your cards right when a shad-spawn bite goes bust, switching ...