They may be old-fashioned lures, but the bass of today don't know that some baits are flashes from the past. Let's see what these experts say about catching bass ... ... [+] Full Article

Largemouth bass, ferocious predators, will eat whatever moves on top of matted weeds or other aquatic plants. That spells success for those who fish with fake amphibians. ... [+] Full Article

They're large, they're loud, and they are funny-looking, but buzzbaits are also highly effective tools for finding and catching active bass during the warmer months. ... [+] Full Article

Some Illinois anglers go on out-of-state fishing trips to catch bass. What the heck are they thinking? We have plenty of big bucketmouths just waiting for a lure right here! (March 2006) ... [+] Full Article

Before you start casting just any old artificial bait for bass, maybe you should consider why these lures consistently produce strikes when it counts. ... [+] Full Article

Special regulations have obviously led to bigger smallmouths on northern Illinois' Rock River ... [+] Full Article

It has been a long winter for bass anglers living in the northern half of our state, ... [+] Full Article

It's tough to pick just the top 12 largemouth bass lakes in our state, mainly because there are so many good ones. ... [+] Full Article

The Illinois suburbs of St. Louis have some mighty fine fishing for bass and other species. Get in on the action ... [+] Full Article

Fishing for largemouth bass starts heating up this month in the northern half of our state. You can get your string stretched on these waters. ... [+] Full Article