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GoWild Introduces Summer Megaevent Featuring Concert, 3D Archery Competition and More
Send It Slam is an outdoor festival, complete with a 3D archery competition, full lineup of Kentucky musicians, local food trucks and breweries, youth entertainment and more. Rising songwriter Cole Chaney with Wolfpen Branch headlines the concert, which includes performances from Justin Wells, Abby Hamilton, Dave Shoemaker, and Dalton Mills. GoWild Member Presale Code: MEMBER ...read more
Top 5 Spring Crankbait Bass Fishing Favorites
Every bass angler waits for the Spring like a kid anticipates a fat guy with presents creeping into their house sporting red, crushed velvet. The pre-spawn and spawn periods are some of the most productive times to be a bass angler. If you had the funds and time, you could travel the country fishing both of these magnificent bites as the water warms across the US....read more
Finding a Bass Fishing Spot
There are a lot of factors to consider when finding that ideal bass spot, but there are a few golden rules to look for when scouting for a new spot....read more
Top 5 Bass Fishing Apps | Social Media, Maps, Water Data & Weather Info
Let’s talk about the apps that make fishing access and knowledge easier to source using the thing that’s almost always in our pocket. Here’s my top pick of fishing apps and what they are best at doing....read more
Finding a Bass Fishing Spot | Using Fish Behavior, Topo Maps & Experience
It’s about that time of the year where any avid outdoorsman is thinking about two things; bass fishing and turkey hunting. But this article is all about bass fishing. Most people will probably have their favorite spots to catch bass in, I know I do. However, it’s always fun to get out and try to find a new spot that you’ve never fished before....read more
Bass Fishing vs. Trout Fishing | Key Differences & Tips For Each Fishing Style
While everyone will surely have their own definitive opinion on which fish they prefer to catch, there’s no doubt that both are extremely enjoyable to fish for. But there are significant differences between the two fish, and how you’ll set up to catch them....read more
Pond Fishing Hacks | Find a Fishing Pond Near You & Catch Big Bass
Your next favorite fishing hole might be a lot closer than you realize. Odds are you won’t need a boat to access it and if you do, you don’t need to have four to five figures of electronics to fish it....read more
A Pros Tips for Summer Bass Fishing
Matt Becker, a Major League Fishing pro, joins us on Gearbox Talk. With a circuit win under his belt, he has put in work and research to reel in big bass during tournament time. Matt drops tons of tips, knowledge about where the bass go in the summertime, and his go-to lure list for summer bass fishing (see below for lists). Matt Becker also shows off the baitcaster rod and reel setup her uses during tournaments, plus what line he uses for each fishing scenario. He also shows what setup he uses on his boat to film and record his catches. Plus Brad drops a special deal for all our viewers. https://youtu.be/P78tFL4pXE8...read more
The Latest & Best Summer Heat Lures & Tackle (2021)
Pro angler, John Hunter, spills the secrets to catching big bass in the Summer heat! He explains what lures to use in the Summer, where to fish, what reeling methods to use and a whole lot more! Bass fishing gets hard in the heat, so John Hunter tells us why it's harder to catch bass in the Summer and what you can do to catch them anyway. https://youtu.be/0hPhjrKY67k...read more
Week 4 - 2021 GoWild Bass Fishing Tournament
Pro Angler & GoWild Team Member, John Hunter, tells us what his go-to lure is when everything else is failing him. Watch above to see John's pick. What is your go-to lure that brings in the most bass? https://youtu.be/iCxScMl_Swc...read more