How did Ott DeFoe earn his fifth BPT trophy, and what were the Top 5 bass lures that produced on the final day?

Texas-rigged soft plastics are a go-to for catching bass on deep weed edges in natural northern lakes. Get rigging tips, gear guides, and top lure picks for summer success.

Transition to Texas rigs, crankbaits or jerkbaits in 4-15 feet. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait. Panfish have been good on red worms and crickets.

Last spring a buddy went kayak fishing at Black Bass Lake, a picturesque little reservoir in the heart of Eureka Springs.

Here is latest Fishing Report as provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife for June 28. GOOD. Water very stained; 82 degrees; ...

Also of note, James Elam was the only angler in the top 10 who was Weightless Texas-rigging his soft plastic stick bait, rather than wacky-rigging it. 2. Vibrating Jig: Cover Water to Find Active Bass ...

Fishing guide Reagan Nelson says bass fishing has been good. Nelson recommends targeting grass beds in 8 to 12 feet with Texas rig worms, wacky rig Senkos and crankbaits.

Transition to Texas rigs, crankbaits or jerkbaits in 4-15 feet. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait. Panfish have been good on red worms and crickets.

Best Hooks for Bass Fishing Beginners Wide-Gap Offset Worm Hook This style hook in the 4/0 size is the standard for Texas rigging a soft plastic bait, from worms, to craws, to paddle-tail swimbaits.

The essential terminal tackle guide—hooks, weights, jigs—for beginner bass anglers. Use this checklist to build your starter kit and start catching fish now.