Back in February 2023, tournament angler Lea Anne Powell hooked into a once-in-a-lifetime largemouth on Texas' O.H. Ivie Lake while fishing a Damiki Rig through flooded timber with guide and fellow ...

There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag-peeling fights, it’s easy to see why. Smallmouth are ...

A 12-year-old boy from Shoshoni, Wyoming, landed a world-record largemouth bass from Lake Cameahwait—also known as Bass Lake.

This past summer, the IGFA reviewed new findings published in the American Fisheries Society journal, which focused on genetic distinctions among black bass species. Following this research, the IGFA ...

According to a 2023 report from the American Sportfishing Association, there are 52.4 million recreational fishermen and fisherwomen in the United States. The sportfishing industry provides $148 ...

The world stage is set and the stars have arrived. The 19th annual Black Bass World Championship kicks off this week, running from September 4 to 6, on the storied waters of Lake Arabie, and the USA ...

Largemouth bass are opportunistic feeders. Everything is on the menu for these aggressive fish, from crustaceans to worms to frogs to mice. I even once hand-fed a piece of fried chicken to a bass.