Better Bass Fishing

Better Bass Fishing provides a look at the “big picture” of bass fishing. In addition to how-to information, it reveals secrets for becoming a better bass angler through scientific knowledge on bass biology and the effects of weather, as well as helpful logistical instruction on equipment and techniques. Better Bass Fishing encourages a thoughtful approach to fishing and the realization that success is tied to more than just using the right bait.

A master fly fisherman reveals the essentials of fly fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, and exotics.

Now an established classic on the subject, this revised and updated edition of Hooked on Bass shows anglers how to catch bass, particularly the bigger fish, from the shore. With excellent photography and clear, detailed diagrams to help illustrate the advice, any angler, beginner or expert, who has caught or would like to catch bass will find endless value in the pages of this book.

This overall look at bass fishing in America is more than just a coffee table book. From early experts like Dr. James Henshall to modern pioneers like Ray Scott, it explores the history of bass fishing equipement, lakes, tournaments and more. To top it all off, it’s filled with historic photos graphics, as well as dozens of pockets fille dwith “hands-on” replicas of bass fishing memorabilia

Envisioned as the "Moneyball" of largemouth bass fishing, High Percentage Fishing offers a practical approach to put more fish in your boat. It freely mixes big bass wisdom from some of the world's greatest fishermen, with statistical findings from a vast database of catch information. Part science, part strategy, this book boils down critical concepts into fundamental truths that will help you catch more fish. Learn about: * Big bass habits and locations * The impact of weather on catch rates * The effect of lunar cycles on fishing * The best and worst times to fish * Ideal lures to catch a giant Engineer and statistician Josh Alwine slices through the data and demonstrates that some of fishing's oldest and most conventional thinking is little more than myth.

Tips to become a bass fishing pro! While many people catch fish, even the occasional lunker, few actually acquire bass fishing proficiency. The popular view is that anglers who achieve such prominence do so through a collection of vices. These afflictions range from luck, to fraudulence, to worst of all, patience. Few, however, talk about the true qualities that lead to angling success. That’s what Joe Kinnison, himself a sportsman, gathered in Next-Level Bass Fishing: the tips, options, strategies, and winning methods, to allow those who fish recreationally to employ the knowledge base of a pro. Five professional anglers work with Joe to identify distinctive characteristics that elevate the best in the field. Bassmaster Elite pro Tyler Carriere illustrates a structured approach to fishing. Six-time Ladies Bass Anglers Association (LBAA) Angler of the Year, Pam Martin- Wells explains versatility as she takes readers on a tour of her favorite waterways. Brandon, Palaniuk, two-time 2020 tournament champion and one of the leading money winners on tour, discusses details such as hormones and sensory ranges of his quarry. Christaina Bradley teaches focus, and Destin Demarion provides an example of productive originality. When qualities are translated into lure selections and lake terrain targets, the results are far superior to those of the average angler reminiscing about how one got away. Kinnison explores the key relationships, the innovative techniques, and the special places that have elevated the world’s best anglers to the top of their craft. Next-Level Bass Fishing is the next-best thing to touring with the pros.

Roland Martin, the most successful bass fisherman in history in terms of tournaments won, is a prolific source of bass fishing wisdom and sure-fire bassing tips. Both practical and discursive, Martin not only discusses why bass strike, how to use live bait, plugs, and spinners, tricks for night fishing, and how to fish logs, weeds, rocks, and trees; he also recounts how he once fished five rods at once during a school feeding frenzy, and how fellow legend Bill Dance charmed him out of a spinnerbait and beat him with it in a tournament. Full of information and great stories, Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets is the best guide available to help fishermen land more bass, and a revealing look at the exciting world of professional fishing.

In 1932, a farmer named George Washington Perry decided it was too rainy to plow and went fishing. That day, George landed the largest largemouth ever recorded—twenty-two pounds four ounces. The fish has inspired and frustrated hundreds of anglers for decades. They’ve dedicated their lives to the pursuit of “Sowbelly”—a nearly mythical fish, whose swinelike girth holds the key to their dreams. From an L.A. cop who came within ounces of besting the record to an Alabaman who has lost his marriage and his daughter to this pursuit, Burke takes readers along for the ride in this legendary race.

From the most trusted brand in outdoor sports, Field & Stream, this easy-to-tote guide provides the best tips for the bass fisherman from The Total Fishing Manual. With advice and stories from the world’s top fishermen and fishing guides, this handy guide is for every bass fisherman—whether new to the sport or out to refine their skills. Upgrade your lures in three easy steps, cast like a pro in falling waters, and find active bass with a crankbait thanks to this essential guide for every bass enthusiast! Hints cover everything from bait and casting to tackle and techniques, new hints from the experts at Field & Stream and more - all aimed to help you land the big, beautiful bass of your dreams. Packed with insider tips and tricks from the world’s top fishermen, and lavishly illustrated with handy step-by-step how-tos, How to Catch Bass covers every aspect of bass fishing that every bass fisherman should know.