Swimbait tips
This is the most common way to fish a soft plastic paddle tail. The goal is a steady, rhythmic retrieve that keeps the tail "thumping" at a consistent pace.
Crankbaits tips
This is the most effective way to fish a square-bill or medium-diver. If your crankbait isn't hitting anything, you’re just "casting and reeling."
Spinner bait tips
This is a cold-water or deep-water staple. The goal is to keep the bait moving just fast enough for the blades to turn while staying inches off the bottom.
Senko fishing tips
This is the "cheat code" of bass fishing. By hooking the worm right through the middle, both ends vibrate and shimmer as it sinks.
craw fishing tips
This is arguably the most common use for a plastic craw. You slide the craw onto the hook of a skirted bass jig to add bulk, color, and "kick."
Worm fishing tips
This is the most popular way to fish a worm because it is virtually snag-proof. By burying the hook point back into the body of the worm, you can throw it into the nastiest brush and weeds without getting stuck.
top water frog fishing tips
This is the gold standard for hollow-body frogs. It’s designed to keep the bait in the "strike zone" as long as possible by moving it side-to-side rather than just forward.
States record largemouth bass
State, Weight (lb-oz) Location,Year Alabama,16-8,Mountain View Lake,1987Alaska, 0-8, Sand Lake (Non-native),2018Arizona, 16-7.6, Canyon Lake,1997Arkansas, 16-8, Mallard Lake,1976California, 21-12, Castaic Lake,1991Colorado, 11-6, Echo Canyon Reservoir,1997Connecticut, 12-14 ,Mashapaug Lake,1961Delaware, 11-1.6, Wagamons Pond,2016Florida, 17-4.3, Unnamed Lake (Polk Co.),1986Georgia, 22-4, Montgomery Lake,1932Hawaii, 9-9.4, Waita Reservoir,1992Idaho, 10-15, Anderson Lake,1948Illinois, 13-1, Stone Quarry Lake,1976Indiana, 14-12, Seven Springs Lake,1991Iowa,Iowa 10-12 Lake Fisher,1984Kansas, 11-12.8, Private Pit Lake,2008Kentucky, 14-9.5, Highsplint Lake,2019Louisiana, 15-15.5, Caney Lake,1994Maine, 11-10, Moose Pond,1968Maryland, 11-6, Huntington Farm Pond,2013Massachusetts, 15-8, Sampson Pond,1975Michigan, 11-15, Big Pine Island Lake,1934Minnesota, 8-15 ,Auburn Lake,2005Mississippi, 18-2.4, Natchez State Park Lake,1992Missouri, 13-14 ,Bull Shoals Lake,1961Montana, 9-9.2, Lake Elmo,2021Nebraska, 10-11, Sand Pit near Columbus,1965Nevada, 12-0, Lake Mead,1999New Hampshire, 10-8, Lake Potanipo,1967New Jersey, 10-14, Menantico Sand Wash Pond,1980New Mexico, 15-13, Bill Evans Lake,1995New York, 11-4, Buckhorn Lake,1987North Carolina, 15-14 Private Pond,1991North Dakota, 8-8, Nelson Lake,1983Ohio, 13-2, Private Pond,1976Oklahoma, 14-13.7, Cedar Lake,2013Oregon, 12-1.6 Ballenger Pond,2002Pennsylvania, 11-3, Birch Run Reservoir,1983Rhode Island, 10-6, Carbuncle Pond,1991South Carolina, 16-2, Lake Marion / Aiken Pond,1949/93South Dakota, 9-5 ,Indian Scout Lake,2020Tennessee, 15-3, Chickamauga Reservoir,2015Texas, 18-2.8 ,Lake Fork,1992Utah, 10-2, Lake Powell,1974Vermont, 10-4 ,Lake Dunmore,1988Virginia, 16-4, Connor Lake,1985Washington, 12-8.4, Lake Bosworth,2016West Virginia, 12-4.4, Private Pond,1994Wisconsin, 11-3, Lake Ripley,1940Wyoming, 11-8, Stock Pond (Sheridan Co.),1992