OAK VIEWThe big bass swam out of some murky water, eyeing a threadfin shad like an hors d’oeuvre on a tray. After a moment of stalking, it finally decided to devour the tasty tidbit, opening its ...

The bass tab is at the core of many iconic songs, resonating through speakers and headphones. While it may not always steal the limelight, it's the bedrock on which many memorable tunes are built.

I’ve been bass fishing ever since I can remember. Now, at 38, I’ve accumulated quite the arsenal of random tackle tweaks. From odd ways to use a treble hook or zip-tie to preventative measures that ...