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Better Bass Fishing

Secret: You’re just outsmarting yourself if you try to “out-think” bass. Yes, bass are capable of learned behavior. But they definitely aren’t the “Einsteins” of the fish world. Carp and bluegill rank higher in laboratory […]

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Kayak Fishing Moving Waters

Chad Hoover hooks up with the guys from TN Moving Waters to chase big smallmouth bass down a fast moving and remote flowing river, which can only be accessed by kayak. Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’ […]

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2015 Bassmaster Elite Series Announced

In 2015, B.A.S.S. celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Bassmaster Elite Series with a schedule that commemorates some of the greatest events in bass fishing history. Six of the sites have hosted Elite tournaments in […]

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Patrick Sebile and Crankbaits

Shallow running crankbaits like the Sebile Bull Minnow are effective in fall. One need only follow his exploits on Facebook to realize that this designer of fishing tackle is a dedicated angler of vast world […]

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Maximize The Late-Summer Ledge Bite

By Labor Day those dependable ledge bass have been pounded over-and-over. For the past few months they’ve seen crankbait after crankbait wobble through, and they’re getting pretty tight-lipped. Those big schools of ledge bass are […]

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Old Bass Tactics

Throw-back: A term that you have most likely heard in the language of bass fishing.  To be clear, the throw back we are talking about here is not in reference to busting out a vintage […]

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This Week on Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’

Chad Hoover and up-and-coming country music star, Markus Fox, launch kayaks in the world-renowned trophy lakes at Ray Scott’s Bass Retreat. Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’ with Chad Hoover episode, Kayak Fishing Ray Scott’s Trophy Bass […]

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Bass University Ike’s Celebration!

In celebration of Mike Iaconelli’s recent Bassmaster Elite Series win on the Delaware River, the next 100 new Bass University TV members will receive a special gift package from Ike which includes an autographed Bass […]

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Palaniuk Works His Magic

August is Brandon Palaniuk’s charmed time of year. New York is his state of magic.  Last August, the pro angler from Rathdrum, Idaho, won a Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River in […]

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Snag Proof Curly-Q Challenge

I’m always on the lookout for new baits to try out. Sometimes the new baits work out really great and become new favorites, and sometimes, well, let’s just say I’m not so sad when they […]

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Fight, Flight or Freeze

When a creature is threatened, there’s a concept that suggests it does one of three things: fight, flight or freeze. And it’s true with fish. I’ve found working these behaviors into presentations is a great […]

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BU: Fishing with an Open Mind class

Fishing with an open mind is imperative for consistent bass fishing success. Adrian Avena uses this open mind concept to allow himself to fish the moment by evaluating the present conditions and relying on his […]

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There’s Bass In Them Thar Rivers

River fishing is really a kind of hunting for “fishy water.”  To be successful in finding bass, the river angler must know how to read the conditions. Water conditions and structure available are important to […]

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Ike’s Finesse Class

Mike Iaconelli shares in-depth information and secrets about his most effective soft plastic finesse fishing techniques for tough conditions in his latest class on The Bass University TV.  Iaconelli also reveals tactics that he relies […]

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This Week on Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’

Chad Hoover and Craig Dye use their kayaks to catch ‘em where others can’t during a backwoods mission in Middle Tennessee. Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’ with Chad Hoover episode, Kayak Fishing Tennessee’s Backwoods, premieres on […]

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More Tournament Cheaters

Wired2Fish first reported: Tournament Directors Take Note. More alleged fishing tournament cheaters have been cited by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, this time on Banks Lake in Lanier County, Ga. Two tournament anglers purchased an 11 1/2-pound bass […]

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Punching Presentation For Bass

It may sound strange to some bass fishermen, but much of the time Jared Lintner is happy to get seven or eight strikes a day, even when his competitors are getting 20 to 30 strikes. […]

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History In The Making On The Delaware

The Bassmaster Elite at the Delaware River, Aug. 7-10, 2014, promises to be an historic occasion in a couple of particulars. For one, it’s B.A.S.S.’s first stop at this venue, best known for George Washington’s […]

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Shaw Grigsby’s New Topwater Class

“Oh Golly” its topwater time with Shaw Grigsby! Take a look at the short preview clips below. Shaw shares in-depth information about how to catch big bass on topwater baits during various conditions throughout the […]

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Rick Clunn’s RC Flat Is Here

Luck-E-Strike is pleased to introduce the newest lure from four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn – the RC2 Flat crankbait. This remarkable bait features a square bill with a flat side body that makes it […]

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Small Company – Great baits

Have you heard of Boing Lures. Well ODU has and they have taken the basic cylinder shaped top water baits to a new level and they are available at Tackle Warehouse (link below). The difference […]

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The Attraction of the Popping Lure

As we turn more toward the top water bite that happens every summer no presentation goes further back in history than the infamous popping lure like the Pop-r. There are more than 30 versions of […]

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When Casting Mice for Fish Makes Sense

Cats aren’t the only predators who like to prey on mice. Bass, pike and trout will also gladly attack and wolf down these furry little rodents. And even though they are terrestrial creatures by nature, […]

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Lunkerhunt Adds High-Tech to Soft Plastics

Lunkerhunt Core Strength™ raises the bar on soft plastic technology. Core Strength allows for reinforcement around key joints and pivot points, providing lures with the freedom to maximize and enhance their action when fished through […]

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BU: Delaware River & Cayuga Lake

The Bass University TV has new in-depth bass fishing class videos with Davy Hite and Pete Gluszek! Pete’s class highlights several of the tactics that may play a huge role during the upcoming Bassmaster Elite […]

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Fishing Slower Often Produces Larger Bass

The prime spring spawning season for catching big bass may be over, but that doesn’t mean Mark Davis stops fishing for them. If anything, the Yamaha Pro and former Bassmaster Classic® champion concentrates that much […]

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BEST Bass Frog Lure At ICAST

Born on a lake known for big bass and a great frog bite, the Guntersville Frog wins big for excitement and effectiveness. anglers fishing frogs on Lake Guntersville have long customized the Snag Proof Tournament […]

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Big Plastic Worms Ready

Terry Scroggins has a storage box on his boat filled with more than a dozen different styles of fishing rods, just like every other tournament angler, but what sets him apart is that several of […]

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Tips from Rapala Pro Brandon Palaniuk

No matter where you live or what species you target, there’s a bait that will put fish in your boat this spring.  Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Rapala pro-staffer Brandon Palaniuk is looking forward to […]

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Options for Fishing Heavy Grass

As we progress into August, Guntersville Lake will grow thick with heavy grass and the bass will move deeper and deeper into the grass to hide from the heat and sun. One of the unique […]

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M-Pack Structure Guard Swim Jigs

M-Pack Lures is pleased to announce the release of our latest line of innovative, patent pending, structure guard lures. The M-Pack Lures Structure Guard Swim Jig is designed with the same patent pending structure guard […]

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Lipless Frog Lure vs Diving Frog Lure

This lipless frog lure is designed to skim the water surface to create a wake. During retrieve, the legs extend naturally in a swimming motion that generates vibration. The legs extend and retract when jerked […]

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SEASON 3 PREMIERE of Kayak Bassin

Heliconia, producers of Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’ with Chad Hoover proudly announces the launch of Season 3 on the World Fishing Network (WFN) on Monday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m. EST*. Heliconia, a leader in […]