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As summer 2026 officially begins in just a few weeks, the weather across New York State has been ideal for getting outdoors ...

This pre-spawn smallmouth jerkbait bite happens all across the Northern U.S. and Canada with giant bass and unforgettable strikes! Here are lures, conditions, and expert tips you need to know. Bass ...

MONTPELIER — If Andrew Oestringer had brought his bass to a certified scale before filleting the fish, he would probably hold a new state record. “It’s rare but not unheard of for anglers who plan to ...

Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. These more aggressive lures have their time and ...

From their looks to their fighting style to how we catch them to where they live, here’s how America’s favorite fish species stack up and which one reigns supreme. Bass anglers love bass, right? But ...

The smallmouth bass near Eastern Lake Erie harbor waters are often massive in size at this time of year, like this 7-pound, 3-ounce goliath that measured just shy of 23 inches in length. Photo by ...

Mention smallmouth bass fishing, and many anglers think of the world-famous fishing available in Canada, the Great Lakes region and the Northern states. Natural State anglers don’t have to travel ...

When it comes to smallmouth vs largemouth bass, there are probably more similarities between the species than there are differences. Both are among the most sought after freshwater game fish in the ...