
Upshaw's Classic ride
Andrew Upshaw, the first collegiate angler to qualify for the Classic, will run a rig to rival the competition. Photos I Story

Best time for February bass
Winter will be ending soon so head to the lake and enjoy the quiet days during the peak fishing times for Feb. and March.

10 must-see lunkers
B.A.S.S. members show off their big bass in the February Lunker Club photo gallery. Photos I Join the club.

Flippin' and pitchin' the prespawn
No matter where you live, the bass are thinking about the spawn by now. Find out how to catch them from a master.

My top 10 fishing partners
Jerry's top 10 fishing partners is not a list of the best anglers in the world but about the camaraderie shared.

Fantasy Fishing is live!
Choose your team before the 2012 Bassmaster Classic and you could win a $5,000 gift card.

Win a guided fishing excursion!
Win a trip to the best bass fishing lake in the country! Like us on Facebook and vote for your chance at the grand prize.

Get a handle on rod care
Aaron Martens shares five easy steps to help you get the most out of your fishing rods.

Jigs take the chill out of winter
This former Classic champ and AOY says you can leave most of your baits at home. All you need are jigs!

Life is a highway
Many Elite Series anglers live their lives in the fast lane — both on and off the water.

Martens' five favorite hooks
Bass tackle guru Aaron Martens has a hook for every occasion but here are his five favorites.
Don't forget about marinas
According to Matt Reed, overlooking marinas in winter can cost you your biggest catch of the season.

Winning strategies on Harris Chain
Get the 4-1-1 on the gear Chris Lane used to bring in over 72 pounds of Harris Chain bass in three days of competition.

Lane wins Southern Open #1
Event's big bag of 28-5 gives Chris Lane third Southern Open victory and first berth into 2013 Classic.

Resolved: I will get organized!
If your garage looks like a tackle shop exploded, then it's time to clean up your act.

50 can't-miss bronzebacks
B.A.S.S. Facebook fans are crazy for smallies! See photos of prized bronzebacks from all over the country.

Behind the line with Brauer
Bass fishing legend Denny Brauer gets specific about his top line choices for flipping and pitching applications.

The why behind KVD
Don Barone discovers how childhood memories drive Kevin VanDam's love for his fans.

How clean is your reel?
If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're overdue for a thorough cleaning. Story I Photos

15 tips for organizing your boat
Save time and money with these tackle and boat organization tips from Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley.

A $400-plus swimbait?
Sticker shock? You bet. Overpriced? Maybe. Before you decide, see what goes into these baits. Story I Photos

When VanDam gets into Treble
KVD pays close attention to the tiniest details, and that includes how he chooses and uses treble hooks.

Big Japanese bass
Since producing a world record bass in 2009, all eyes have been on Japan and Lake Biwa for good reason.

Are you ready for some football?
Mike McClelland takes you through his jig system, from rod and reel to his bait of choice, with emphasis on early winter.

Tweaking winter crankbaits
Kevin Short shares his 3 best tips for modifying crankbaits to get more bites under tough, cold-water conditions.

10 fun facts about the Classic
The 2012 Classic on the Red River is setting up to be a great one. Here are some of the storylines you may not know about.

2012 Bassmaster Classic field set
Forty-nine anglers from 22 states will fish the Classic on the Red River. Story I Photos I Qualifiers








