Every topwater strike makes bass fishing more fun. But there’s something about topwater frog fishing—watching that almost comical-looking bait hop and sputter and then get suddenly obliterated—that ...

I love to catch bass no matter which lure I use. But there still has to be a best way, right? On my way up to a recent Northwoods bass fishing week, a friend asked if there was some specific bite I ...

Are You Ready for Frog Fishing? Top Tips to Catch Big Bass – Learn the best tips and techniques for frog fishing, one of the ...

Kurt Mazurek writes about all things fishing and the outdoor lifestyle for Fishing On SI -a division of Sports Illustrated. Before writing On SI he enjoyed a successful career in the fishing industry, ...

Throwing weedless topwater frogs for bass is extremely effective in the summer. On lakes laden with vegetation, like Eloika, largemouth seek shelter in the thickest mats of weeds they can find.

Bass fishing is in a wide range of phases across the United States, with everything from pre-spawn fish up north to post-spawn into early summer conditions down south. But in any case, the whole ...

You already know there is no more exciting and satisfying way to catch a bass than with a topwater lure, but which one is best, when and where? The following list highlights the five most universally ...

These were the bass baits—and mindset shifts—that defined my 2025 season and helped me catch more and bigger largemouth bass.

Bass nuts are some of the most fanatical fishermen out there. They’ll pack their bags and drive flat across the country to fish a hot bass lake without batting an eye—and almost always say it’s worth ...

Most southern reservoirs hold 10-pound bass, but a few stand out. Here are some destinations to consider if you’re heading ...