Jonathan Perry holds up a smallmouth doubleheader that he and his wife caught fishing with guide Dan Mitchell on the Penobscot River in Maine.

The Starting Spot: -Who will qualify for the 2026 BPT? -The best baits for big smallmouth bass. -When, where and how to fish the Ned Rig.

The Starting Spot: -New micro-baits for the biggest smallmouth. -Expert hot weather bass tips. -2026 Bassmaster Elite schedule released.

Fishing small creeks has always been one of my favorite ways to fish. Every creek is a new adventure full of amazing fish, and hese Smallmouth Bass are pound for pound some of the strongest ...

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — Black bass are the most popular gamefish in the United States with more than 30-million Americans targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. They are available in ...

While only two spots made the top 10, seven N.Y. waterways made Bassmaster's 2025 list of top bass fishing destinations.

Known for its smallmouth bass fishing, Mille Lacs landed the No. 8 spot on Bassmaster Magazine’s annual list of Top 10 Best Bass Lakes for 2025.

About that time, my friend Drew McClure also arrived in his motorboat. He was guiding some anglers on a smallmouth bass fishing trip. McClure is one of the most interesting people I know.

About that time, my friend Drew McClure also arrived in his motorboat. He was guiding some anglers on a smallmouth bass fishing trip. McClure is one of the most interesting people I know.

With fishing poles. At the Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic, Western Slope anglers are competing to catch the most invasive smallmouth bass to win a hefty prize and help save native species.

In today’s 7-22–25 edition of The Starting Spot: -Sometimes, really small baits are required to trigger the biggest smallmouth bass to bite. Great Lakes Finesse has the baits you need.