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 ...

When anglers think about fishing during the summer months, one word comes to mind: tough! Being cool-water fish, smallmouth bass tolerate the warm waters of the summer, but don't exactly thrive. It's ...

Smallmouth bass are known to be the hardest fighting fish, pound for pound, swimming in fresh water. Throughout the Midwest, they are found from the Great Lakes to tiny Ozark streams. They live in ...

From their looks to their fighting style to how we catch them to where they live, here’s how America’s favorite fish species stack up and which one reigns supreme. Bass anglers love bass, right? But ...