Bill Heavey Goes Bass Fishing with Mike Iaconelli

Mike Iaconelli kills the engine, sheds his life jacket, jumps up on the bow, and begins unfolding the trolling motor before his bass boat even comes off plane.

Field & Stream's Guide to the Best Crankbaits for Spring Bass

SEASON AND LOCATION KEY •EARLY SPRING Water Temperature: 40°—55° Time of Year: February—March in the South; March—April in the North •SPRING Water Temperature:

Flip a Jig-and-Pig for Big Bass

You cant argue the numbers: over the past 35 years, Ive caught more bass of 5 pounds or better with a jig-and-pig than with all other lures combined. Most of th

How to Cast Lures and Flies in Strong Winds

Videos and magazines typically demonstrate casting techniques during days as pretty as the weather girl on the six oclock news. Bugs, mud, rain, swollen rivers,

25 Killer Spring Tips for Bass, Trout, Crappie, Walleys, and Pike

BASS Finesse the GrassIn fair spring weather, its not difficult to catch bass by working spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and Texas-rigged worms over and th

Indiana vs. Purdue: College Bass Fishing's Biggest Rivalry

College athletics has its classic rivalries: USC and UCLA battling for the Pac-10 gridiron title; Duke and Carolina dueling for ACC hoops supremacy. But any suc

Where Hunters and Fishermen Should Hide from Lightning (And How to Save Your Buddy if He Gets Struck)

A lightning bolt is like a snakebite. Either can occur without warning, but most often the strike, whether it carries 100 million volts of electricity or a few

How to Build a Rod Rack to Keep Your Fishing Gear Organized and Safe

Stacking fishing rods in the corner of the garage is no way to treat expensive tackle. They can get tangled, fall over, and end up damaged. And they look messy,

Find Fish in the Hot Summer Months at Underwater Springs Using a Castable Waterproof Thermometer

When rivers and ponds warm up, trout find relief where springs bubble cold water from the bottom. Find these springs and youll find the fish. Heres how. Tie a

Topwater Soft Plastic Toad Lures Catch Summer Largemouth Bass in Matted Grass and Lily Pads

  Photo via Zoombait.comYou used to have only two options for catching big summertime bass lounging beneath lily pads and matted grass: (1) Punch through t

Avoid Short Strikes when Trolling, Spincasting, Fishing with Bait, and Flyfishing

Fish dont hit short. They eat by approaching their prey, popping their gills to create a vacuum, then opening their mouths and sucking in a volume of water that

How to Catch Largemouth Bass in Reservoirs in the Late Summer and Fall

   Finding reservoir largemouths from mid-summer through September, when bass follow schools of baitfish moving unpredictably around the lake, can be

How to Tie a Trilene Knot

Named after Berkleys Trilene monofilament, the Trilene knot is a stronger variation of the commonly used improved clinch knot. Tied carefully, it tests at close

Bill Heavey Has a Birthday in a Bass Boat

I recently had one of those dangerous ends-in-a-zero birthdays that lure middle-aged guys into taking stock of their lives. This is a dicey business, frequently

15 Winter Fishing Destinations

   For hardcore anglers, myself among them, just about any fishing is better than none at all. Its not even necessarily a matter of traveling to a war

Everything You Need to Know to Start Ice Fishing

Bowling Up Minnesota way, Ive watched Carhartt-clad cronies tumble frozen turkeys—which provide more bad hops than a punt in January at Lambeau—at a trio of pin

What to Look for in a Bass Fishing GPS

Have you ever wondered if youre fishing in the wrong spot? Then you know why GPS maps are such hot items with todays pros. These electronic marvels use detailed

Soft Plastic Rigging Tips for Largemouth Bass

STRAIGHT SHANK ROUND BEND 2/0 to 4/0 BAITS: Large worms, craws, lizards, and creature baits.RIGGING: Texas rig with bullet sinker; Carolina rig. PROS: Unsurpass

Field & Stream Tips: Repair a Cracked Fishing Rod in Three Steps

• Theres noworse sound to an angler than a lead split shot or jig slapping your graphiterod, since its usually followed by the ringing of a cash register as you

The Story Behind the World Record Smallmouth Bass

The Only Thing better than having a catch named a world record is having it named twice. In July 1955, Kentucky angler David L. Hayes was trolling a pearl Bombe