Best Bass Fishing Lures

I have an UglyStick rod and Shakespeare spinning reel. I am new to Bass fishing but I have had some good luck so far. The problem I am having is that I am constantly casting around lillies and grass/weeds in the lake I fish at because that is where I usually catch the Bass. I [...]

Ok I have always used mono, never tried flourocarbon, and do not like braid. I was wondering if I should use fluorocarbon instead or stick with mono and what mono is the best to use??? Thanks

can i land a bass on 6 pound test line

I am a beginner at fly fishing and need a good fly line that can be used for bass and bluegill and handle flies that are small enough for bluegills mouths but large enough for bass to take it. I will be using a 5 wt. fly rod and a X4 leader. Also I need [...]

also, is braided or monofilament line better?

I am wondering if there is anything I can do about northerns taking my lures/soft baits instead of bass, and cutting the line? I am using 10 lb test fireline, and a northern can cut the line with its teeth as quickly as a diamond-honed knife. Amazing. All our lakes have plenty of northerns, so [...]

its a 5″ ugly stik. should i connect it directly to the 6 lb or use the 12 for backing. also could a 6lb line catch a 15 lb bass?

For bass fishing or trout fishing with spinner rod.