Smallmouth Bass Tips, News, Adventures, Gear Reviews & Blog Posts
Get those smallmouth bass smacking on your bait in no time! The Guide Outdoors has all kinds of Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips from the experts that will have you reeling them in just as fast as you can get them off the hook. If you're here to browse, take a look at our gear reviews and see what fishing pros are saying about the newest fishing gear. If you're ready to launch, Sportsman's Guide has great essentials like Soft Baits and Fishing Sunglasses to keep your eyes focused and protected. Be sure you check out our tasty Bass Recipes so that you're able to turn your prized catches into an unforgettable meal! Let Tim Allard tell you how to Downsize To Catch More Smallmouth Bass. By now you surely want to spend as much time on the water as the fish you seek! Check back often for the latest and greatest smallmouth bass news from the experts at Guide Outdoors.From the Blog
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Picking the Perfect Topwater for Smallmouth Bass
Jul 19, 2021 - If I had to pick one type of bass fishing that provides the most excitement and enjoyment, it would be topwate...
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Thousands of Iowa Boat Owners Need to Verify Hull ID Numbers
Nov 10, 2015 - Boat hull identification number in Iowa do not comply with Coast Guard regulations.
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Record 9.33-pound Smallmouth Caught in Michigan!
Oct 22, 2015 - A Michigan man fishing in a tournament nails a record smallie!
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Minnesota DNR: Mille Lacs Walleye Limit 1; Night Muskie, Bow Fishing Allowed
Apr 9, 2015 - The Minnesota DNR announced that Mille Lacs Lake anglers will be able to keep only one walleye this season.
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Understanding When Smallmouth School
Aug 3, 2022 - At a recent tournament on Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota, a young angler asked me if I would expect to f...
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Winning Ingredients for Smallies on Top
Jul 31, 2020 - Could there be anything better in the bass fishing world than a great topwater, smallmouth bite?
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Tips
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Essential Boating Tools
Jun 6, 2020 - To ensure you're ready for the season, here are some essential boating tools and gear you should own.
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For Success With Smallmouth Bass, Look At Their Prey
Sep 12, 2017 - Understanding the meal your smallmouths are chasing will bring you several steps closer to catching them.
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The Advantages of Sidescanning Fishfinders
May 9, 2017 - Here are some factors to consider before purchasing a fishfinder with sidescanning technology.
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Taking the Drop Shot into the Weeds for Largemouths
Oct 12, 2016 - I have been successfully drop shotting in weed beds for largemouths ever since the rise of this rigging style....
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Wacky-Rigged Weightless Worms
May 2, 2016 - Now is the time to learn how to fish a wacky-rigged weightless worm. If you haven’t tried it, do it now!
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Monofilament, Fluorocarbon and Braid: Understanding the Basic Types of Line
Mar 11, 2016 - Understanding the different types of fishing line will help you pick the best choice for the technique at hand
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Gear Review
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Zebco ZR33 Rhino 6-foot Telecast Spincast Combo
Jul 31, 2015 - The telescoping Zebco ZR33 Rhino 6-foot Telecast Spincast Combo comes pre-spooled with 10-pound line!
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Fenwick AETOS 6-foot, 6-inch Medium/ Light Shallow Crank Casting Rod
Jul 23, 2015 - Fenwick’s AETOS 6-foot, 6-inch Casting Rod has Fuji Skeleton reel seats and deep-pressed titanium guides.
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Zebco 808 Spincast Reel
Jul 19, 2015 - Zebco's 808 spincast reel is simple to use, and comes pre-spooled with 100 yards of 20-pound-test line!
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ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent Appliance
Jul 15, 2015 - The ThermaCell Mosquito Repellent Appliance offers protection 15 feet in all directions!
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Shimano Sonora Spinning Reel
Jul 13, 2015 - Shimano's Sonora spinning reel boasts four shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Varispeed oscillation.
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Shimano IX Spinning Reels
Jun 17, 2015 - QuickFireII bail lever produces easy, one-handed casting with the budget-friendly Shimano IX Spinning Reels.
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Adventures
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New Year’s Project: Plan a Northwoods 'Cast & Blast'
Jan 13, 2016 - If you don’t start planning now, your next dream trip may not happen. Consider a "Cast & Blast!"
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Fishing Alabama: Winter Smallmouth Action Heats up on Pickwick Lake
Dec 26, 2015 - When temperatures drop, action heats up for monster smallmouth bass on Alabama's Pickwick Lake.
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Float Fishing: A Feast For The Five Senses
Nov 18, 2015 - Here are the attractions of float fishing for smallmouths!
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Winkelman: Fishing Rivers: 20 Autumn Smallies in 26 Casts!
Nov 17, 2015 - In the fall, smallmouth will seek deeper, slower-moving water ... here's how and where to zero in on them!
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Muskie, Multi-species, And Hunting Paradise Found!
Sep 24, 2015 - Do you want to catch a muskie, but don’t know where to go and how to go about it?
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Great Fall Fishing For Smallmouth in The Midwest
Sep 9, 2015 - Besides the action, fall fishing for smallies has another advantage -- the scenery along the rivers and lakes!
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Recipes
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Marinated Grilled Fish
Jun 12, 2018 - Looking for a tasty dinner recipe? Try this marinated fish!
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Pan-Seared Fish With Thai Cucumber Salad
Nov 26, 2015 - For best results, make the cucumber salad part a day before or even the morning of and put it in the fridge.
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Sautéed Fish With Brown Butter Caper Sauce
Oct 22, 2015 - Use lots of butter! This is great with any light-fleshed fish.
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Habanero Slaw For Fish Tacos
Oct 6, 2015 - Alabama’s chef Joe Shaw created this great slaw with just enough habanero pepper to heat it up a few degrees...
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Fish With Green Chile Vinaigrette
Sep 28, 2015 - This spirited vinaigrette is great on just about anything. I like it with grilled fish and warm tortillas.
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Sautéed Fish With Artichokes, Black Olives And Parmesan
Sep 16, 2015 - This recipe works well with any fish – firm or flaky, dark or light. I like tilapia best.
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