Ask an expert: what are your favourite bass baits?
Whether I’m fishing on Lake of the Woods or out on the Bassmaster Elite Series, these five baits are tied on a rod in my boat at all times.
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Catching Canadian Shield smallmouth
An aggressive species with a big appetite, smallmouth bass can be caught in a wide variety of ways and range of habitats.
Traversing The Bronzeback Corridor for smallmouth
Traversing the giant smallmouth wonderland of eastern Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River will reward anglers.
Record bass confirmed
A 10.15-pound, 23.75-inch smallmouth bass caught in Lake Erie by an Ohio angler earlier this month is the new Ontario record.
Tackling the pads for bass
Learn the intricacies of probing pad beds and discover what's lurking below. These bass provide first-rate excitement and bragging rights.
Appreciating rubber worms
It's truly amazing just how many different species of fish will eat rubber worm, from largemouth bass to steelhead to pike and panfish.
Fishing high-water bass
Fishing during a flood wasn’t as easy as I expected. Finding the most productive bass areas is the key to a good day on the water.
Customizing paddle tails
Although effective right out of the package, learning how to modify swimbaits is well worth the effort.