Less guesswork.
Better fishing.

Practical reads for choosing gear with a little more confidence.

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Smallmouth bass held gently over the water

2026-10-12

Smallmouth Bass Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Techniques, and Where to Catch Them

New to smallmouth bass? Learn the finesse gear that works, easy techniques, and where to find smallmouths in rocky lakes and clear rivers from shore or boat.

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2026-10-12

Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Where to Find Them and What to Throw

Fall can be prime time for smallmouth bass. Learn where they go as water cools, the best fall lures and gear, and how to fish rocky banks and ledges.

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2026-10-12

Best Rod and Reel for Smallmouth Bass: How to Choose the Right Setup

Choosing a smallmouth bass rod and reel? Learn the right length, power, action, reel size and line for finesse, jerkbaits and rivers, from shore or a boat.

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Smallmouth bass swimming over a weedy lake bottom

2026-10-12

Best Baits and Lures for Smallmouth Bass (And When to Use Each)

The best baits and lures for smallmouth bass: tube jigs, ned rigs, drop shots, jerkbaits, topwaters, spinners and more, with when and how to fish each.

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Less guesswork.Better fishing.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Techniques, and Where to Catch Them

Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Where to Find Them and What to Throw

Best Rod and Reel for Smallmouth Bass: How to Choose the Right Setup

Best Baits and Lures for Smallmouth Bass (And When to Use Each)

Less guesswork.
Better fishing.