Fishing line for bass is one of the most critical pieces of gear when it comes to catching lunkers—but it’s also one of the most overlooked. Many anglers will spend hours arguing over the best lures ...

When I started bass fishing over 40 years ago, the best fishing lines for bass were also the only fishing lines for bass. We didn’t have many options back then, and stretchy monofilament had to cover ...

Sometimes, the best compliment you can get as a bass player is not being noticed. These bass lines are the exception. A bass player’s job is to lock in with the drummer and provide the bottom end.

So much of great bass playing is taken from what has come before. When hip-hop was born, much of its inspiration came from building loops from drums and bass. Classic bass lines from the ’70s were ...

Kurt Mazurek writes about all things fishing and the outdoor lifestyle for Fishing On SI -a division of Sports Illustrated. Before writing On SI he enjoyed a successful career in the fishing industry, ...

This one is all about the bass. We've already tackled the greatest bass lines in history. But it's possible that someone can catch lightning in a bottle. So, this one celebrates the actual bass ...