Shaye Baker
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- Aug 7, 2026
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5 Beginner Tips for Fishing Glide Baits (opens the original)
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Start glide bait fishing with a dedicated heavy-action rod, slow gear ratio reel around 5:1, and fluorocarbon in the 20-pound range. Choose a 6- to 8-inch bait and match lure color to water clarity. Bass will eat glide baits in both clear and stained water, but conditions dictate color selection. Build your setup before you worry about bait selection—wrong gear is the most common reason anglers lose fish on glides. Targeting bass with giant glide baits continues to grow in popularity. What used
The Best Crankbaits for Bass Fishing (opens the original)
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Crankbaits typically consist of a hard body paired with treble hooks. These lures can mimic crawfish, shad, bluegill, or other prey. Crankbaits are also effective in a wide range of water depths from mere inches out to 25 feet. You just need to know which crankbait to throw and when. Different styles include squarebills, medium-diving lures, finesse lures, and deep-diving lures. Some cr
How to Choose the Best Spinning Reels for Bass Fishing, Plus Our Top Picks (opens the original)
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more For the second straight year, we took dozens of spinning reels and put them through the wringer to find the very best for bass fishing. The lineup included over 30 different models at various price points. After initial testing, we narrowed down the list to the top 11 reels. Of course, there are a few standouts, so we awarded winners in four categories. There are premium options for ser
Best Frog Lures for Bass, Expert Tested (opens the original)
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There are few things on this earth as exciting as a big bass blowing up on a frog. Any angler who has ever caught a bucketmouth on a frog knows the thrill of their bait getting crushed by an exploding bass. That’s why frogs are one of my favorite baits to throw, especially during the summer. When that time finally rolls around, I reach for my trusty frog boxes and don’t let them out of sight. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the opportunity to test an endless number of frog baits, from hollow-bo
The Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2026 (opens the original)
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For anglers who want the best all-around performance, the Bajio Zapata with glass lenses leads the pack. For the best value without sacrificing quality, the Island Optics Mako XL is the pick. Low-light fishing favors the Smith Guide's Choice XL with ChromaPop lenses, and budget-conscious anglers should look at the Strike King S11 Optics Clinch. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Fishing sunglasses serve several key funct
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