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Back in tournament mode

Jamie Hartman

As we head into practice for the next Elite event on Lake Guntersville, I would have to say this tournament will likely be an open book. It’s about time for...

They don’t jump in the boat

Chris Zaldain

There’s been a ton of media coverage over the past couple of years about some of the legendary bass lakes around the country. It’s true that some of them have...

The time is now: Brad Whatley

Don Barone

“Hey now…” Dateline: Lake Guntersville, Ala. “db, if I didn’t take the risk this year I may never get the chance again in my life.”— Brad Whatley  “Do you want...

Now’s the time to throw big plugs

Mark Menendez

It’s late spring or early summer in most of the country. That means it’s time to break out your big plugs and go fishing. The bass have come off the...

The five bass limit

Brandon Card

I love the challenge of fishing for the five biggest bass I can sack in Bassmaster tournaments. That’s what I grew up watching and why I’ve learned how to grind...

This app will make you Fish Smart(er)

Mark Zona

I am one of the most skeptical people on earth. I try to shoot holes in anything new that comes out, or anything someone recommends. That’s just how I’m wired....

Catching and releasing

Dave Precht

The 1971 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Mead, Nevada, is remembered as the first world championship of bass fishing — the inaugural running of what has become the Super Bowl of...

The first Chatterbait

Bernie Schultz

Few lures have impacted our sport in recent years like the bladed jig. They have undoubtedly redefined our approach to shallow water angling, especially when grass, laydowns or flooded brush are...

From one Cobb to another

James Hall

“Not only did the pro join the Century Club, but he landed his personal best largemouth on camera.” Cobb. That last name is synonymous with Bassmaster Magazine. Unless you are...

Hot new lures and Bassmaster LIVE

John Crews

Everyone wants to know all about the latest hot lure, the next bait trend or the secret bait the “pros” are using. And, why not? This is an evolving sport....

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