We're out on Lake Erie today, early November, and we'll be working some jigging spoon magic as we jig up those fall ...

The Algonquin name for the smallmouth bass is Achigan, or "one which fights." The name fits. The smallmouth is a fish with anger issues. When a smallie hits a topwater plug, there seems to be an ...

Of all the different ways to catch bass, jerkbaits like the Rapala X-Rap and Jackall Rerange dominate pre-spawn smallmouth fishing as one of my all-time favorites. / Photo by Mike Staggs Bass ...

Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. These more aggressive lures have their time ...

Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. These more aggressive lures have their time ...

and this is why I love the smallmouth bass, the more anger and meanness the better. On my last full day in Grand Rapids, I head out of the city to fish with guide Capt. Tom Werkman, co-owner of ...

While plenty of fishermen will be out for bass next Saturday, the bass opener won’t draw the hordes of anglers ... of the show are the largemouth and smallmouth bass. I know some hardcore ...

Smallmouth bass generally spawn once the water temperatures reach 60-65ºF. But just before that, as the water climbs above the mid-50s, the smallies start to frequent the shallow, hard-bottom ...

Anglers are encouraged to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass and spotted bass. Those participating must submit all photos of their catches when they finish the challenge.

Stream fishing for smallmouth bass in Virginia has been plagued by recurring fish kills and low water during recent seasons, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some fine opportunities to catch ...