Spotted bass and largemouth bass have a lot in common. They look alike; they can inhabit the same places in the same lakes; they eat the same forage; and they’ll fall for many of the same baits.

Adobe Stock Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason ... Here’s what we’ll cover: Leaders make lures look more natural underwater. They also provide a bit of ...

Kyler Leslie holds up the 7.71-pound, 25-inch-long largemouth bass that ties a Massachusetts state record in the catch-and-release division. Photo by Mike Leslie Obsession can take root at any age.

This three-day tournament at the lake isn't like many other ones. The biggest largemouth or spotted bass caught will get you the prize.

I’ve been fortunate to visit some of the very best largemouth bass lakes ... structure over the long haul. The underwater dam creates a shallow shelf where bass can loaf or feed with deeper ...