There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

If you’re trying to temp bass suspended in open water or holding a little deeper along the bottom, try yo yo fishing a lipless crankbait . This novel technique allows you to work your crank at various ...

When the state’s waters reach their peak summer temperatures and the bass go deep, a good crankbait setup becomes one of the best tools in the box. It’s simply something you have to have in your ...

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Crankbait fishing benefits from a technique-specific rod design more than most other techniques. In general, a good crankbait rod includes deep flex and forgiving action, but enough sensitivity to ...

Note: This is the final installment of the 3-part series. If you're going to go fishing, you gotta have some gear to tote the lures and fling them at targets while you're in the boat or on the bank.

Soft plastic lures are without a doubt my favorite lures for catching bass throughout the season. But most days I will also catch my share of bass with some kind of crankbait. Bass often hit a ...

Walking amongst the fishing rod racks at a Bass Pro Shops can be overwhelming because the choices are seemingly limited. It may be tough to find your grandpa’s pistol-grip, 5-foot 6-inch fiberglass ...

Follow up your frog strikes with a punch rig and turn blowups into big bass in heavy cover. | Photo by Kurt Mazurek Fishing a frog over the pads and slop is one of my absolute favorite ways to catch ...

And in the spring, when the bass really flood to the banks, there isn’t a better option available to anglers who want to throw a moving bait and catch a pile of bass. Here’s everything you need to ...