There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

For novice anglers, the crankbait is an excellent entry point into the world of bass fishing. The crankbait is easy to use and easy to master. You can use it in all weather, in most waters and, ...

I collect baitcasting rods like some people collect coins or Beanie Babies or other ephemera. While choosing the best baitcasting rod may be a matter of fishing conditions and personal preference, I ...

It was nearly four years ago when David Gray, a lifelong angler and fishing tackle businessman, decided to raise the bar on fishing rod performance. "I wanted to take on that challenge," he said. "I ...

It's an odd behavior. At a time when largemouth bass in Alabama lakes have their lowest metabolism of the year, and logically should be lethargic--literally slow as molasses in January, perhaps--they ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The 40-year-old rule that has limited Bassmaster tournament competitors to rods that were 8 feet or shorter will be changed for 2017, allowing competitors to use rods as long as 10 ...