Bass Fishing How-To Guides

Welcome to the Glenmore How-To Guides, your home base for straightforward, field-tested advice on catching more largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you are just learning to cast or you have been chasing bass for decades, these guides break down the tactics, tackle choices, and water reading skills that actually put fish in the boat.

  • Bass Fishing 101: Start here for the fundamentals of bass behavior, basic tackle, and casting skills every angler needs.
  • How to Fish Every Lure: Learn the retrieve, rod angle, and situations that make each lure type produce strikes.
  • Rigging & Techniques: Master the knots, rigs, and presentations that turn soft plastics and finesse baits into fish catchers.
  • Seasonal Bass Playbook: Adjust your approach month by month as bass shift locations and feeding habits with the seasons.
  • Reading Water & Conditions: Understand structure, cover, weather, and water clarity so you can find bass before you make a cast.
  • Gear & Setup: Get the rod, reel, line, and tackle setup right so your equipment works with you, not against you.

Ready to put these tactics to work? Browse our full all-tackle selection and gear up for your next trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which bass fishing technique to start with as a beginner?

Start with a Texas-rigged plastic worm and a spinnerbait, since both cover a wide range of conditions and forgive imperfect technique. Spend a few trips just learning to feel bottom contact and detect strikes before moving on to finesse presentations like drop shots or wacky rigs.

What is the best time of day to bass fish according to your how-to guides?

Early morning and late evening produce the most consistent action because bass feed more aggressively in low light, especially in summer heat. That said, our guides cover midday patterns too, since bass still bite deep structure and shaded cover when the sun is high.

Does Glenmore ship tackle and rods internationally to places like the UK or Australia?

Yes, we ship free to the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand, so anglers outside North America can get the same gear referenced in our how-to guides. Delivery times vary by region, but customs and shipping costs are already built into our free shipping.

How do I choose the right rod and reel combo for the techniques described in your guides?

Match your rod power and action to the lure weight and technique, a medium-heavy fast action rod handles most Texas rigs and jigs, while a lighter spinning setup suits finesse presentations. Our how-to guides note the recommended combo for each technique so you are not guessing at compatibility.