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Wheeler’s buzzbait rigging tip

Jacob Wheeler demonstrates how he likes to rig a buzzbait.

Humminbird ICE HELIX 5 and 7 CHIRP GPS G2 Sonar give ice anglers higher screen resolution and improved target separation

RACINE, Wisc.  – The ICE HELIX 5 (5-inch screen) and ICE HELIX 7 (7-inch screen) have been the go-to choice for winter anglers looking to have an all-in-one ice unit with built-in...

Humminbird Basemap gets anglers fishing, right out of the box

RACINE, Wisc.  – The moment anglers press the power button on any Humminbird® HELIX G2 or G2N (networking) unit with GPS, they will now have access to the new Humminbird Basemap,...

The all-new Minn Kota Talon offers more control options

RACINE, Wisc. – Using a Minn Kota® Talon® for precise boat control has never been easier. In fact, there are now five ways for anglers to activate the Talon from anywhere...

Where Tharp starts in the slop

Slop magician Randall Tharp talks about where to start on a massive weed flat.

Smallmouth in the postspawn

I’ve chased smallmouth bass since I was a kid fishing in the Pocono Mountains. They’re one of my favorite fish to catch. In truth, they fight harder than largemouth and...

What makes a great square bill crankbait?

Lester breaks down football jigs

Why the Opens are important

The Bassmaster Opens are more important than a lot of anglers realize. They provide good things to recreational tournament anglers wanting more experience, pros wanting to move up to the...

Patience with topwater hooksets

Davy Hite explains why it is important to be patient when a fish hits a topwater bait.