The popularity of competitive bass fishing has inspired a growing number of youth, high school and college fishing programs.

An angler’s tendency to tinker has been the inspiration behind some of today’s most legendary and popular lures.

These are the best lakes and rivers for catching trophy smallmouth bass. Plus, what you need to know when you get there.

Boater Doug Ruster of New Palestine, Indiana, caught a total of eight bass weighing 19 pounds, 6 ounces, over two days to win ...