Bass Books 2025
Glenn reply :
What are your favorite bass books? Why?
Bassin101 reply :
Glenn,
I do not have a specific book in mind, but I do prefer the articles that teach techniques and methods. 8)
JT Bagwell reply :
I have read the Kevin Van Dam book and the Jay Yelas book and both were very good.
Other than that I just read some articles from time to time and watch fishing DVD's.
JT Bagwell
Pond-Pro reply :
The NAFC books are really good. I have the walley one and the smallmouth one. They cover the basics and make it very clear.
Trivib1 reply :
Literature presented by Doug Hannon, Al linder, Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Hank Parker, they are just a trusted few. I take a hard look at what is presented by anyone., That is active on a pro circuit.
Chris reply :
Rick Clunn, Kevin Van Dam, Doug Hannon, Larry Nixon, Jimmy Houston All have great books
bassdocktor reply :
The KVD books are great. The other two that make great reads are Jay Yelas's and Shaw Grigsby's. Both provide the reader with insites to life.
GobbleDog reply :
You guys can read ? 
Seriously though, I once read Larry Nixon's book. It was... well boring. But maybe that's because I had just started fishing. A few years ago I read parts of Kevin Van Dam's book and I thought it was pretty good.
Gatorbassman reply :
I have an old one that really breaks apart how to find fish deep, and how to find that spot within a spot. It is called Advanced Bass Fishing by Jon Weiss.
D.Taylor reply :
Both of KVD's books are excellent.
But my favorite is Bass Wars by Nick Taylor It's about tourney life, great read.
Boo reply :
NAFC books are excellent ! Thats where I first really learned details about fishing. Just ordered the John Weiss book on Amazon, hope its a good one.
KU_Bassmaster. reply :
Largemouth Bass - An In-Fisherman Handbook of Strategies by In-Fisherman Staff
I read this book about 4 years ago when I really started getting serious about bass fishing. It covers the basics of everything from bass biology, locating bass, patterns, boats, rods, reels, and all types of baits.
cmatiazzo reply :
Largemouth Bass Extreme! (goezshop.com)
It shows a bit of Everything , very nice
roadwarrior reply :
If you're after smallmouth, Smallmouth Bass by In-Fisherman is the most informative and complete fishing book I have ever read.
It's well written, entertaining and an easy read. They devote a little bit too much ink to northern lake fishing, but most of the information is applicable to all waters.
Shad_Master reply :
I have mentioned this before, but here goes again. My favorite is "Think Like A Fish" by Tom Mann. There is not a lot about how to catch fish, but it is one of the best non-fiction books I have ever read and tells a great story about the fishing industry and a true legend.
chefxian reply :
In Fishermans Bass. Ron Linder
Curado reply :
KVD's are awesome I really learned alot, I also have his DVD's.
Sam reply :
Bass Wisdom by Homer Circle is outstanding. It is designed for the beginner but it is a good refresher course for the experienced fishermen. 
Will reply :
Bass Boss, a story of Ray Scott and how he started B.A.S.S..
Nick_Barr reply :
How to be a bass pro, by joe thomas
Bass Wars , by nick taylor
B.A.S.S. library
Jeff P. reply :
As a new fisherman, I really enjoyed these two books:
Field and Stream - The Complete Fisherman
Erwin A. Bauer - Bass Fisherman's Bible
I thought both were well written introductions to bass fishing (and fishing in general), and I learned a lot from both.
Mattlures reply :
Wow! I cant believe nobody mentioned the bible that all trophy hunters have learned from.
"In pursuit of giant bass" by Bill Murphey. If you want to catch big bass out west than this is absolutly the best book ever writen.
Landis76 reply :
I read Shaw Grigsby's book and I thought was decent.
guest reply :
Advanced Bass Fishing I got it for 3 buscks at a yard sale best 3 dollars Ive ever spent. And any thing By Dill Dance and Al Linder.How much better was In Fisherman while Al still had it?I cancelled my subscription recently now it is more like a merchandising scam disguised as a fishing magazine
BassChaser57 reply :
Of course who can go wrong with Bill Dance. His new book is a good read, very complete and informative.
Rattlinrogue reply :
Read the one by Jimmy Houston.It was pretty good.
DePoy79 reply :
i like the bass library books , both of KVDs books are good and i just bought the "fishing on the edge" by IKE and it is a very interseting book
Kana reply :
Catching bass like a pro, Steve price/Guy Eaker. When i was picking up fishing again, this book covered the bases for me, ive re-read it many times and seem to get a lot out of it.its a quick read!
basstalian reply :
When I was a kid,I went to library and found the only book on bass fishing-Modern book of the black bass by Byron Dalrymple.Chock full of info.pretty good for a book published in 1972.
Hot n Tot reply :
Just finished one of KVD's books. I just started on his other book. At the moment, I cannot think of the titles. Although I haven't finished the second one, both seem to be very good books.
2_Poppa reply :
Good Question Glenn--
I have a book that was first published in 1980 by W.W. Norton & Co. Inc. and simultaneously for our friends in Canada by George J.Mcleod Limited Toronto.
Simply titled: BASS Robert H. Boyle/ Photographs by Elgin Ciampi
"BASS" is a thorough account of the life, times, and ecology of the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). The product of years of research, including countless hours spent underwater observing and photographing the species in its natural habitat, this book upon publication became the classic in its field. It is essential reading for fishermen and for anyone else who is interested in natural history or who would like to penetrate the mystery of life beneath the water's surface.
The authors deal with every aspect of the fish, starting with its evolution and following through to the threats offered today by toxic chemicals in aquatic ecosystems." The complete life cycle of the fish, from fertilized egg in the nest to death at the hands of a predatory otter, is not only described but shown in photographs that are among the most remakable ever taken of fish. In one sequence of photo's it shows a large bass chasing a topwater lure... It describes various colors that Mr. Bass is immediately attracted to... 
Makes me think I wanna go fishin... :-*
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