What Is a Lunker Bass?
What anglers mean by a lunker bass, why the word has no official weight, how Texas ShareLunker sets its 8, 10 and 13 lb classes, and how to release a big fish.
Journal
The Fishing Journal
Straight answers to the questions that come up around bass fishing, from what makes a lunker to how to wash a garment-dyed tee. Each article cites the wildlife agencies and manufacturers its facts come from.
Bass Fishing
Largemouth vs. Smallmouth Bass: How to Tell Them Apart
Tell a largemouth from a smallmouth bass by the jaw, side markings, color and habitat, as state wildlife agencies describe them, and where spotted bass fit in.
Fishing Gifts
Bass Fishing Gifts for Dad: How to Choose One He'll Wear
How to choose a bass fishing gift for Dad by how he fishes, get the shirt size right, order in time for Father's Day, and find ideas under $50.
Fishing Gear
What Makes a Good Fishing Shirt?
UPF sun shirts and heavyweight cotton tees do different jobs on the water. What UPF means, where a cotton tee falls short, and what to look for in either one.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Terms Every Beginner Should Know
A plain-English A–Z of bass fishing terms, from backlash and breakline to Texas rig and thermocline, checked against Bassmaster and state agency sources.
Fishing Gear
How to Care for a Fishing T-Shirt
How to wash and dry a printed, garment-dyed cotton fishing tee so the print and color last, why cold water and like colors matter, and what to do about defects.