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Feb 20, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Report

February 20, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Report heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Feb 13, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025 Bass Fishing Report Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Report heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it —...

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Feb 11, 2025

The Best Jerkbaits for Bass that Pros Swear By

The jerkbait is another one of the most common fishing lures. Whether it’s the favorite of a seasoned pro or an accidental purchase from a new guy just grabbing whatever...

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Best Towns for Bass Fishing - Lake Chickamauga in Dayton, TN.

Feb 10, 2025

5 Best Towns for Bass Fishing Everyone Should Visit

When you look up fishing content to help you improve your experience, you probably see a lot of stuff on lures, tactics, fishing gear, and impressive feats, but every angler...

Bass Fishing Tips

Feb 06, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - February 06, 2025

February 6, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Jan 30, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Jan 23, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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The drop shot rig is a rig typically used with soft plastic lures.

Jan 20, 2025

Drop Shot Rig for Bass: Everything You Need to Know

The bass fishing world is constantly evolving. From the fishing gear being used to the rigs built to make the most of that gear, it can be hard to keep...

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Jan 17, 2025

Mastering the Ned Rig: The Go-To Setup for Pro Bass Anglers

Every once in a while, something comes along in the bass fishing world that turns it upside down, triggers a massive trend, and eventually becomes a staple throughout the community.Well,...

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Jan 16, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - January 16, 2025

January 16, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Jan 09, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - January 09, 2025

January 09, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Jan 02, 2025

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - January 02, 2025

January 02, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Dec 26, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - December 26, 2024

December 26, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Dec 19, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Dec 12, 2024

Best Winter Bass Baits to Keep Your Catch Rates High

Bass fishing in winter is often considered to be the toughest fishing there is. Since so many anglers have a hard time, it’s when most fishermen hang up their rods...

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Dec 12, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Dec 11, 2024

White Bass VS Striped Bass: Differences Every Angler Should Know

White bass and striped bass are two fun options for spicing up your bass-angling journey and stepping away from largemouth for a while. However, they’re also the most unique bass...

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Dec 11, 2024

BassForecast Lunker Club Winner - October 2024

BassForecast Lunker Club Winner - October 2024 🎣There were a surprising number of lunkers caught this fall and we are pleased to induct 26 new Lunker Club Members in September...

Catch Stories

Dec 10, 2024

Spotted Bass VS Largemouth Bass: All You Need to Know

Largemouth are the primary target of most American bass anglers due to how common they are in nearly every state and the impressive fight they put up when you hook...

BassForecast News

Dec 09, 2024

Best Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing Tips and Techniques (Ultimate Guide)

The spawn is one of the most talked about periods in bass fishing. Nothing quite stacks up to the fast-paced action you can have fishing the beds and pulling in...

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Dec 05, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - December 05, 2024

December 5, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Nov 27, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - November 28, 2024

November 28, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three 10-day Bass Fishing Outlook heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll...

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Nov 21, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three Bass Fishing Outlook maps for this week below. Make sure you don’t miss it —...

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Nov 14, 2024

Bass Fishing in the Fall: All You Need to Know

If you take a look around, you’ll find that a lot of bass anglers only fish for a few months out of the year. They’ll typically wait until the spring...

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Nov 14, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - November 14, 2024

November 14, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Bass fishing fanatics!Don’t miss out on valuable bass season intel - turn on website notifications and bookmark this page for easy access. Our new...

BassForecast Rating

Nov 12, 2024

Exploring the Latest Trends in Bass Lures

Bass lures have come a long way since sport fishing first entered the spotlight.If you look at the earliest vintage bass lures from the 30s and 40s, and even into...

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Nov 08, 2024

The Best Lures for Smallmouth Bass: Definitive Guide

The largemouth bass tends to get the most attention from the bass fishing community on a global scale. From Texas to Japan, they’re the dominant game fish. However, that doesn’t...

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Nov 07, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - November 7, 2024

November 07, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Great news bass fishing fanatics!Our heat map newsletter just got a major upgrade! Now, you’ll have access to in-depth fishing reports without the constraints...

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Nov 06, 2024

Best Bass Baits for Every Season

Best Bass Baits for Every Season 🎣Choosing the right bait can make or break your fishing day, especially when bass are adjusting to seasonal shifts. As water temperatures, light conditions,...

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Where does bass go during the fall transition?

Nov 06, 2024

Where Do Bass Go During the Fall Transition (Expert’s Insights)

If we had to pick the two hardest times for anglers to get a big bass on the line, it would have to be the fall transition and winter. Winter...

Bass Fishing Tips

Nov 06, 2024

Cold Weather Bass Fishing Buyer’s Guide: Must Have Gear for Smart Anglers

Did Santa tell you, you’re getting EVERYTHING on your Christmas list this year?We’ve got you covered with the ultimate guide! Our team has assembled the top 40 must-have products in...

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Nov 01, 2024

Bass Fishing with Solar Lunar Predictions for November 2024 – Central Time...

Solar Lunar for Bass Fishing - November 2024 Central Standard Time. Bass fishing success in the Central Time Zone is heavily influenced by the solar lunar, or solunar, patterns of...

Solunar

Nov 01, 2024

Bass Fishing with Solar Lunar Predictions for November 2024 – Eastern Time...

Solar Lunar for Bass Fishing - November 2024 Eastern Standard Time. In bass fishing, understanding the solar lunar or solunar calendar is a powerful tool for identifying the best times...

Solunar

Nov 01, 2024

Bass Fishing with Solar Lunar Predictions for November 2024 – Pacific Time...

Solar Lunar for Bass Fishing - November 2024 Pacific Standard Time. Bass fishing in the Pacific Time Zone presents a unique challenge and opportunity, with fishing spots ranging from the...

Solunar

Oct 31, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Now on to the Bass Fishing Outlook of the week.

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Oct 24, 2024

Bass Fishing 10 Day Outlook - October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024 Bass Fishing Update 🎣Now on to the Bass Fishing Outlook of the week.

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Best Seasons for Bass Fishing: Man Fishing in Late Summer.

Sep 30, 2024

Optimal Bass Fishing Seasons by Region: When to Fish

Any die-hard angler is going to get out on the water and try to snag the lip of their next personal record bass all year round. Once you have the...

Bass Fishing Tips

Sep 27, 2024

Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Gear for Bass Fishing Tournaments

While casually trying to beat your personal record is a great time, and that’s what you likely do most of the time, tournaments are often the main attraction for sport...

Bass Fishing Tips

Best Midwest Destinations for Bass Fishing: Lake of the Ozarks

Sep 25, 2024

Top Midwest Destinations for Bass Fishing Enthusiasts

When you see articles about the finest world-class fishing holes, you tend to see a few lakes and reservoirs that are mostly in Texas, California, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. For...

BassForecast News

Lakes Suffer from Heavy Pressure During Fishing Tournaments.

Sep 23, 2024

Fishing for Bass in Heavily Pressured Waters: Strategies for Success

Older fishermen in our community will likely remember when some of the least productive spots of today flourished with activity and plenty of tight lines. However, as sportfishing has grown...

Bass Fishing Tips

Sep 18, 2024

Prolonging the Life of Your Fishing Gear: Maintenance Tips

For a lot of anglers, buying new gear is just as exciting as actually fishing. There are always new lures hitting the market, a new rod or reel is going...

Gear

Sep 16, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for a Bass Fishing Tournament

Going out and enjoying a day on the water is rewarding in and of itself, but eventually, most serious bass anglers want to try their hand at participating in a...

How To

Sep 13, 2024

Mastering Soft Plastics for Bass Fishing: Essential Tips

Soft plastics are a bit of a rite of passage for many bass anglers. They’re some of the least expensive baits, but they also require you to do all of...

Tips for Fishing for Bass in Extreme Weather Conditions

Sep 10, 2024

Fishing for Bass in Extreme Weather Conditions: Safety Tips

If you look at many anglers, they only tend to fish when the weather is perfect. It’s nice and cool, sunny, and barely any wind to worry about. That’s perfectly...

Bass Fishing Tips

Aug 15, 2024

Yellow Bass: Ultimate Species Guide

The bass family expands well beyond the largemouth and smallmouth bass that most anglers think about. You have white bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, peacock bass, and even a bunch...

Aug 15, 2024

Top 8 Bass Fishing Trends to Keep an Eye On

If you’ve been bass fishing for a while, you know that you’ll develop your skills, feel like you know everything, and all of a sudden, the whole community will start...

Bass Fishing Tips

Aug 06, 2024

Striped Bass: Ultimate Species Guide

The largemouth bass might be the poster child for the bass fishing world, but it’s not the only bass that gives anglers a run for their money with an impressive...

How To

Aug 06, 2024

Fishing Cover-Oriented Bass: Seasonal Strategies and Tips

You can spend your entire lifetime learning new things about bass fishing. From new ways to tie up rigs, to optimal setups for various presentations, all the way down to...

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