Bass fishing is the top angling sport in the United States, supporting a 4.8 billion dollar industry. This book teaches the ins and outs of fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, covers the basics of tackle and equipment, presents detailed instructions for rigging artificial lures, and explains how to find and fish for bass through the seasons and in different water conditions and cover. A final chapter provides advice for anglers who fish in tournaments. The result is a complete, up-to-date course on bass fishing for the beginning to intermediate angler, with valuable tips for experienced anglers.