Fisherman's Handbook
Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook, hosted by Wade Middleton, continues the tradition of showcasing top fishing destinations while featuring educational fishing tips provided by touring pros, guides, and industry representatives.
Finding and Catching Bass When a Lake is Low
Tips and topics on how to find fish when the water is low. Wade Middleton and Pro Anglers share their knowledge so that low waters don't keep you from finding fish!
Finding and Catching Bass When a Lake is Flooded
Tips and topics on how to find fish when a lake is flooded. Wade Middleton and Pro Anglers share their knowledge so you can still find fish even when waters are higher than normal!
How Pros Use Electronics to Catch More Fish
We're sharing insight into how Pro Anglers set up sonar and rig their gear to help them catch more fish. And we'll also show you what we do, too!
Seasonal Patterns to Catch More Fish
Pro Anglers find and locate fish all year long! We're here to share their tips and tricks.
Secrets from Pro Anglers - Choosing a Bait to Catching More Bass
As we're out on the water with various Pro Anglers, we get them to share their secrets from choosing line, tying knots, rigging baits, new must-have products, and catching more bass!
Getting the Most Out of Your Gear to Catch More Fish
Rigging a new boat is always a fun new project! Check out the new Ranger Boats Z521 and see how we like to setup all the parts -- from the motor, trolling motor, and sonar, all the way to how we store our gear, rods & reels, and certain baits.
Catching Bass Off the Beaten Path
We're taking the Ranger Boats RT178 aluminum boat out on the water and off the beaten path to find more fish!
Fishing for Largemouth Bass in the Grass and Bushes
Wade Middleton and Clark Wendlandt head to a newly flooded Choke Canyon reservoir during the early spawn for what promises to be one of the best days on the water all year long.
Simply Catching Bass
What are your goals when you first launch your boat? Catch a lot? Catch a lunker? Learn new techniques? We address all those topics in today's show.
Covering Water
We join Wade Middleton as he looks at how things change during a day on the water. He'll start off covering water on a cloudy morning and then as the sun comes out, he'll change gears and show you what and why he changed to keep getting bites.
Uncovering New Bass Fishing Techniques
New baits and techniques are introduced to the fishing industry on a regular basis. In this episode of the Fisherman’s Handbook, we take a look at some of the latest products to hit the market that will help you catch more fish.
Locating Bites During the Spawn
Springtime bass fishing is one of the most dynamic times of the year for an angler. One of the most difficult things to do is locate exactly where the biting fish are located as the weather can keep fish always on the move.
Generating a Gameplan for Fishing Adventures
Do you have fishing goals in mind every time you launch the boat? We address all those topics in today’s show as we dissect ways to catch largemouth bass with insight from Clark Wendlandt and Wade Middleton on how they make a plan for a day of fishing.
Electronics are Revolutionizing the Sport of Bass Fishing
Electronics are completely revolutionizing the way we fish. From advancements in sonar to new trolling motors, there are many new ways for anglers to find fish. Tune in to learn how electronics are helping to evolve the sport of fishing!
Alabama Bass Fishing
Alabama has long been one of our favorite bass fishing destinations. On this show, we take a look at several fishing trips we’ve done in this great state in the past at locations such as Pickwick and Wilson Lakes.
Changing Patterns on Choke Canyon Reservoir
In the early springtime, fish migrations and patterns change with the weather. We cover exactly how to handle these changes in patterns on this episode of the Fisherman's Handbook.
Rigging Soft Plastics
To be a successful angler, you need to adapt your presentations to look as natural as possible to weary predators. In this show Wade Middleton and others share several tips on how to rig baits to catch more fish!
Fishing Line and Tying Knots for Fishing
Knots are one of the most important keys to an angler’s success. Find out which knots to tie, and which presentations they work best with in this inside look at choosing fishing line and tying knots.
Inside our Tackle Box with SPRO
We head deep inside our tackle box to take a look at the family of baits designed by SPRO. This brand is dedicated to designing, creating, and refining baits that will benefit the angler out on the water.
Fishing Adventures
Host Wade Middleton is joined by guest Darren Mooneyham as the two embark on an afternoon of pond hopping at Prairie Hill Sporting Club in central Texas.
Inside our Tackle Box with SPRO
We head deep inside our tackle box to take a look at the family of baits designed by SPRO. This brand is dedicated to designing, creating, and refining baits that will benefit the angler out on the water.
Bass Fishing in the Wind
The wind is one variable an angler can’t control when embarking on a fishing trip. During this episode of the Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook, learn about boating safety, decision making, and the ideal baits to use in the wind.
Springtime Bass Fishing in North Texas
Each year host Wade Middleton and good buddy Jeff Reynolds pick a few days stretch to travel across the south fishing numerous bodies of water in search of that next bite. Join the duo as they work their way across north Texas catching fish.
Postspawn Bass Fishing Tactics
On this episode, host Wade Middleton heads down to Choke Canyon Reservoir in Texas to test out a new bait and target some postspawn bass.
