(Above Photo Courtesy of Bassmaster) Braided line is becoming more and more popular on both baitcasting and spinning reels. While an angler can tie his or her lure straight to the braid, another option would be to use a fluorocarbon or nylon leader. Sunline offers both FC Leader and Nylon Leader materials designed specifically for this. Another specific leader material called the Tepa Tapered FC Leader is a new one for 2023/2024. This line allows f...

The Most Dominant Professional Bass Fishing Lure A bladed jig might currently be the best bass fishing tournament lure on the professional level. With all the tournaments combined in 2022 and 2023 on both the Bassmaster Elite Series and MLF Bass Pro Tour, a bladed jig has factored in about 15% of all the top 3 finishes. This might not seem like a large percentage, but it is when compared to all the different bass fishing lures on the market that could ...

We all know that fishing lines can be a considerable investment for anglers, especially when they have 10-20 or more rod and reel combos. Even with regular use and retying, it is always annoying for an angler when the line goes to waste simply because the reel spool gets low on line. This article has six ways an angler can save money on fishing lines while still having the best performance possible. Buy in bulk There is no doubt that buying in ...

(Photo courtesy of Bassmaster) The Ozarks region in Arkansas and Missouri is famous for its beautiful scenery and excellent bass fishing. Lakes like Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, and Table Rock Lake have hosted many Bassmaster Elite Series events, FLW Tour/MLF Invitational events, and even some MLF Bass Pro Tour events over the years. Many popular techniques have been proven successful in the Ozarks region for professional anglers l...

The Upper Mississippi River is a diverse fishery, and there are a wide variety of techniques for catching bass, but a few stand out and have consistently won tournaments.   Hollow Body Frog As many people know, frogging is one of the hottest techniques for the Upper Mississippi River. Pat Schlapper says, “Whether it’s fishing over matted vegetation, casting around cut-bank, or working around wood, I always fish a hollow body frog on 60-pound Sunline FX2...