Greg Hackney's best bass fishing tips. -Best summer smallmouth baits. -Tactical Bassin’ jig fishing in hot water.

Brandon Bailes is one of the best hair bug tyers in the U.S. Here's his advice for catching bass on these nostalgic yet effective poppers.

The sail hit a popper fly so hard it clear­ed water, did a cartwheel and nearly tore the rod from his hands. Forty-five ...