No one has officially banned forward-facing sonar (FFS) yet. Sure, some tournament circuits have limited its use, but in your own day-to-day fishing you’re free to do what you want. Even though we saw ...

The Starting Spot Daily Bass Fishing Headlines are the perfect way to start your day with some of the top bass fishing articles on the internet. It’s the quick, informative, how, where, and who you ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Bryan Schmitt has been one of the most consistent performers in tournament bass fishing. If you asked him his go to lure, he’d say the swimjig. In this video, he ...

It’s fall and things have changed on your favorite bass fishing waters. Shorter days, falling water temps, and shifting baitfish patterns cause bass to position and behave differently. If you hit the ...

In the valley just before dawn the town lights glitter in indigo shadow while the sky begins to fire from the rising sun. I like to leave the house then, though I know the settled clouds of autumn ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -The return of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit in 2026 will come with higher payouts, reduced entry fees and a path to REDCREST qualification, but it feels like ...

When that mercury drops, the bass pop. Lots of Massachusetts anglers pick up reels and set out to plumb the state’s rivers, estuaries, and ponds for bass and trout once the leaves start to change.

Lake Mille Lacs is renowned for its trophy fish including smallmouth, walleye, and muskie. Recommended baits for fall bass fishing include chatterbaits, ned rigs, and wacky style stick baits, with ...