A clear-water bass shadows a jerkbait without striking. Yes, it's maddening but it's also giving you clues to the subtle adjustments you can make to turn the next follower into a biter. | 268373160 | ...

I try a lot of bass fishing gear over the course of a year, and I always end up with a few absolute favorites. It’s been an exceptional year for new baits. This list highlights the best of the best.

STURGEON BAY - If you see a bass on a sidewalk around downtown Sturgeon Bay over the next few months, it's not the proverbial "one that got away" from the fishing tournament held here last month.