Bass, catfish, crappie — the complete freshwater fishing resource from Get Out Mor.

Southern freshwater fishing is defined by warm water, heavy cover, and fish that move dramatically with season and temperature. Whether you’re chasing largemouth bass on a Texas reservoir, flathead catfish on the Sabine River, or crappie on a flooded timber flat, the foundation is the same: understand how water temperature and structure drive fish behavior, and you’ll consistently find fish that other anglers walk right past.

Understanding Bass Behavior

• Bass Feeding Cycles & Water Temperature — The science behind the strike — A breakdown of how largemouth bass metabolism and feeding windows shift with temperature, from winter lethargy to summer peak hours.
• How to Catch Bass in Every Season: A Water Temperature Guide

Skill Guides

• How to Fillet a Largemouth Bass — Clean cuts, no Y-bones — The technique that keeps the meat whole and saves you 20 minutes over a bad fillet job.
• How to Find and Catch Crappie: A Season-by-Season Guide

Southern Rivers

• Sabine River Catfish Guide — Best spots, seasons, and rigs on the TX/LA border — A river-specific breakdown of three distinct sections, seasonal movement, and the rigs that produce on each.

Catch-and-Release Science

• Catch-and-Release Fish Survival — What the science actually says — Evidence-based guide to barotrauma, descender devices, and practices that actually improve post-release survival.

Freshwater Gear

• Best Bass Fishing Lures
• Best Bass Rods Under $150
• Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100
• Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000
• Best Fish Finders 2026

All guides are written by Cole Hartwell — a bass and catfish angler with years on Southern water.