I tested finesse jigs, small swimbaits up to ¼ ounce, and plugs like suspending jerkbaits and topwater lures in the 3- to 5-inch class. Smallmouth and largemouth bass were the most common species ...

If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose ...