Back in tournament mode
Jamie HartmanAs 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 ZaldainThere’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 MenendezIt’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 CardI 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 ZonaI 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 PrechtThe 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 SchultzFew 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 CrewsEveryone 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....