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As we progress into the summertime patterns, bass fishing becomes more complex and hence there are many more decisions you need to make to have successful trips during the heat of the summer. Most of […]
Seems sometimes dock bass have seen all that falls, making them finicky feeders. But Seth Feider says they ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Show ‘em a Shadow Rap® Shad, he says, and watch out! “There’s just […]
From now until autumn, one of the most productive ways to catch fish is with a live-bait rig. Live-bait rigs are simple set-ups, but they’re so effective so much of the time. Whether you’re after […]
A little over a month ago, many professional fishing fans were wondering out loud, “What’s wrong with Kevin VanDam?” Now those same fans must be wondering just how many gigantic moments VanDam has ahead of […]
In the past 14 years Alabama-based BASS Elite pro Matt Herren has qualified for five Bassmaster Classics and six FLW Cups, but hasn’t taken first since the 2007 Wal-Mart FLW Series BP Eastern on Arkansas’ […]
The night was incredibly beautiful and serene. The full moon splashed a ribbon of silver across the mirrored surface of the Buffalo River. The sky glittered with a million stars. A cool breeze carried the […]
“A lot of anglers are a little fearful of fishing tidal waters,” said tournament angler and brand ambassador Ty Spade. “They think it’s confusing and that if the tide isn’t right, they won’t be able […]
Results aren’t definitive, but “signs” are promising, as a collective effort to restore Elephant Butte’s bass fishery continues. Signs posted by New Mexico Game and Fish (NMGF), asking anglers to voluntarily refrain from fishing in […]
Tournament angling at its core is all about finding the biggest fish throughout the tournament waters to bring into the scales. Whether the tournament winning fish are two miles from takeoff or 40 miles from […]
Greg Hackney of Gonzales, La., started the day in third place, but weighed in 17 pounds, 15 ounces on Championship Sunday to increase his four-day total to 66-2 at the GEICO Bassmaster BASSfest presented by […]
Zoom Bait Company announces the reintroduction of the Original Zoom Worm, a finesse worm that dates back 40 years. Except now, it will come in hand-poured triple laminate patterns instead of the conventional injection colors […]
Georgia’s Ron Champion took top honors this past weekend in the third annual Hobie Bass Open Tournament, earning him a ticket to compete in this year’s Hobie Fishing Worlds Championship (HFW6), compliments of Hobie Cat […]
Whenever you’re fishing a lake you’ve never been on before, look for cover or structure that lets you fish your favorite lure and technique and gives you confidence. That’s the advice of Yamaha Pro Randall […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Jason Reynolds of Warsaw became the most recent record-setting angler in Missouri when he hooked a spotted bass on Truman Lake on a jug line. The new “alternative […]
Two of the most familiar names in fishing—Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona—joins Mike Iaconelli on Ike Live!, Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, live-streaming at MikeIaconelli.com. Zona, host of BassMaster LIVE […]
Soft plastic baits are very popular for enticing bass. In recent years, a couple of lure-types have gained high regard among bass anglers. Stick-baits and flukes are two categories of soft plastics that have exploded […]
You know those shallow, cover-laden flats where you wouldn’t want to be a frog because of the bass? Those are exactly the kinds of places where you want to fish a Rebel Pop’N Frog and […]
The biggest thing Kevin VanDam has caught so far this week has been himself. But there could be far bigger catches ahead of him if he remains on his current path at the A.R.E. Truck […]
When you ask a famous pro basser like Abu Garcia pro Mike Iaconelli what items comprise his Three Must Haves to be successful on tour many folks would figure something unique. Something unheard of, etc., […]
Kevin VanDam wanted badly to fish offshore during the three-day practice period for the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend. But a steady 20-mph wind just wouldn’t allow it. The winds died Thursday […]
The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil the 2017 tournament schedule, which includes a new cash payout reaching over $566,000 plus a grand prize new boat giveaway. The team-style tournament series will be […]
North Carolina won the team competition between 18 states, and New York angler William Lortz maintained his lead at the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors underway on Douglas […]
By now, most ardent bass anglers are aware that the Ned Rig flat-out produces in a variety of conditions, in many cases when no other baits will. One question we get asked frequently (and that […]
Every angler loves going into their tackle box and deciding what Snag Proof Frog to throw, including me! But no matter what Frog I’ll be throwing, I’ll use the same rod and reel set up. […]
Stren pro Chris Lane has been on a roll since 2012. Lane won the Bassmaster Classic in 2012 and since then he’s won a Bassmaster Elite Series event each year. Like any successful bass pro, […]
There is no doubt that a swim bait can be used for many different types of cover, techniques and patterns but there are some targets that I like to focus on when fishing a swim […]
Mike Iaconelli discusses how he likes to modify one of his top baits to use in cold water conditions – the Rapala Shad Rap. The benchmark other crankbaits are measured by, the Shad Rap® closely […]
For Mark Zona, smallmouth bass fishing isn’t a hobby, or even a passion—it’s an affliction. If you think a little bit of cold weather, or even a thin layer of ice, is going to keep […]
Hobie’s Bass Open qualifier for the Hobie Fishing Worlds Vl is quickly approaching. The competition will be held at the Kentucky Lake Dam Village State Resort Park in Kentucky, June 3-5. First and second place […]
High blue skies, bright sunlight, and almost 80 degree days are not “text book” times to catch lots of bass at Lake Lanier. Add to that the fact that most spotted bass seem to be […]
It’s been nine years since Michael Iaconelli caught the heaviest bass of his life, 14 pounds, one ounce, but the Yamaha Pro has never forgotten the excitement of that catch, or the way he caught […]
Prime Bass Reported – The recent Bassmaster Elite tournament at Winyah Bay just finished, but the controversy continues. Carl Jocumsen was leading after the first day with 19lb 11oz, an impressive weight for a fishery […]
Of all the techniques available to an angler to catch a bass, none is more brutally intimate than the close quarters technique known as “flipping.” Getting right up in the thick stuff the fish call […]
Spring is an exciting time of the year if you’re a bass angler. Waters warm up, and the big lady bass move to the shallows to engage in their annual spawning rituals. One avid bass […]
The square bill crankbait is a very early design of a crankbait. It has survived through decades and is the favorite style bait for those anglers that love to crank. The recent popularity of this […]
The square billed crankbaits we are using today are in the 100, 200, and 300 XCaliber series. The different size baits work at different depths. The cove in which we are fishing contains a variety […]
For the fourth day in a row, Britt Myers of Lake Wylie, S.C., made a long run to the Cooper River near Charleston, S.C., knowing that he needed to make all the right moves to […]
Make your plans today to attend the 27th Annual Special Olympics Maine Benefit Tournament on Lake Cobbossee…… Sunday May 1, 2016………. This is one of the very BEST Events I have ever been involved with, […]
Having seen several crocodile warning signs earlier in the day while fishing a canal off Biscayne Bay, my 11-year-old son Asher jumped about three feet back when he approached a steep canal bank and looked […]
Built around one of the core ideas in Z-Man’s tag line – the “science” of fishing – the third season of the company’s groundbreaking Project Z video series utilizes a combination of live video and […]
Packing the same lifelike action as its larger original, Jackall Lures now offers its new Gantarel Jr. swimbait. With a 5-inch double-jointed body, a steady retrieve creates a natural ‘S’ swimming pattern, plus the lure […]
Now in its third year of involvement as a Bassmaster sponsor, A.R.E. Accessories continues to bring together well-outfitted pickup trucks and bass fishing, one of the nation’s most beloved outdoor sporting competitions. As the title […]
When live, on-the-water coverage of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro debuted in 2015, producer Mike McKinnis predicted fans would be “blown away” by the video that would be streamed through their computers and […]
The Camp Pendleton Catch 22 Event was a huge success this last Saturday on beautiful Lake O’Neil on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA. I bet some of the readers are intrigued in why the […]
In summary of the 2006 Bassmaster Elite Tournament Series, the lure that helped anglers win the most tournaments was jigs. In fact, the data says that over 35 percent were won with jigs and the […]
Built around one of the core ideas in Z-Man’s tag line – the “science” of fishing – the third season of the company’s groundbreaking Project Z video series utilizes a combination of live video and […]
The North Country’s Answer to a West Coast Phenomenon. “In places where we used to throw spinnerbaits, we’re now swimming a Slurpies Rock-R-Minnow swimbait with mind-boggling results,” stated Team Northland tournament ace Jeff Gustafson. “Especially […]
Close your eyes and visualize the elements of a masterpiece painting. Consider American artist Winslow Homer’s epic nautical work The Herring Net. Your minds-eye can see the stalwart fisherman braving the surf, fearlessly endeavoring to […]
On Nov. 5, 1976, Missouri angler Rick Clunn claimed his first B.A.S.S. victory in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville. It was his first giant step toward becoming a true legend in the sport of […]
Dozens of anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series joined an already-giant crowd of spectators Saturday afternoon to watch Rick Clunn weigh in his Day 3 catch. They sensed something special was about to happen — […]
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