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Big bass…they’re coming

Ish Monroe

It might feel like winter to most of us, but to the giants in your lake it feels like it’s time to move. And, this is the time in bass...

Be a smart boat buyer

Kevin VanDam

A friend of mine called this week seeking advice on buying a new boat. His rig is five years old, and while it’s in great shape, he’s looking to upgrade...

Christie: Elite preparations

Jason Christie

The 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series season is coming up quickly, but I feel like I’m as ready as I’ve ever been. The fact that the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake...

Don’t wait too long, part 3

Greg Hackney

The bass are starting to move. I know it’s January, and I know it’s been colder this month than last. I don’t care. The bass are starting to move. Better...

db: Roy Bilby’s 25,000th bass

Don Barone

“Life is really up to you…” Dateline: Your grail “When you are not practicing, someone else is getting better.”~Allen Iverson “db, I just want to become a better Bass angler.”~Roy...

What I learned from Ken Cook

Jason Christie

It’s funny how sad news can make you think about positive things. I was fun fishing on Lake Tenkiller the day that Ken Cook passed away. We were out of...

What happens when Clunn calls it quits?

Pete Robbins

Steve Wright’s brilliant recent article about Rick Clunn has been the talk of the bass fishing world for several weeks, clogging up message boards and inspiring all sorts of armchair...

Rules are rules: Tiebreakers

Bernie Schultz

Imagine having one of the best tournaments of your career. One that could bring victory or perhaps even a GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualification. Anticipation is high as you approach the...

Hooks and knots for plastics

Greg Vinson

Plastics catch a lot of fish, but they aren’t without issues. They need to be rigged right in order for anglers to take advantage of what they offer. Rigging them...

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