In Today’s Newsletter: Gear up with the best spinning rod and reel combos of 2026, discover weird lures that actually work (including a rat and a chicken), and sharpen your skills with a quick guide to identifying popular bass species like largemouth and smallmouth.
• Types Of Bass: A Guide To Popular Species And How To Identify Each
• And More…
The Ultimate Spinning Combos For 2026
Instead of spending hours in a tackle shop matching rods and reels in hopes of the right pairing, pick up one of these spinning rod and reel combos crafted together by industry experts for solid performance at a great price.
Unconventional Lures
The Weirdest Lures That Actually Work
Types Of Bass: A Guide To Popular Species And How To Identify Each
There is no denying bass have a hold on American anglers. Largemouth, smallmouth, shoalies—there are a diverse number of species to chase, and here's a guide to start.
Identifying largemouth bass
Jaw extends beyond the eye
Often a dark lateral line
Deep notch between the spiny and soft dorsal fins
Identifying smallmouth bass
Upper jaw does not extend past the eye
Shallow notches between spiny and soft dorsal fins
Distinct vertical bars on flanks and cheeks
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