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How to fish deep

By Chris Zaldain

I had a heck of a good tournament at the 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Lanier, and I did it fishing deep. Here’s how I did it, and why knowing what I did will help you the next time you need...

A fantastic start to the season

By Matt Herren

I think the first two tournaments on the Bassmaster Elite Series this year were the best two weeks I’ve experienced since I’ve been fishing B.A.S.S. That statement may sound strange for someone who...

Catch a big smallmouth before winter’s over

By David Mullins

Winter’s on the way out but there’s still time to catch a big, hefty winter smallmouth. All you have to do is keep a positive attitude and dress warm — and throw the right lure in the right place...

My take on dock fishing

By Jake Whitaker

I love to fish docks. They produce bass for me from the prespawn through the postspawn and right on through the summer months. Docks are a high priority for me regardless of where I’m competing in...

Don’t wait too long

By Bill Lowen

This is about the time many anglers start thinking about fishing again. The problem is all they do is think about it while they wait for the warm winds and rains of April. That’s too bad, because...

Spawning skill sets

By Jamie Hartman

In my spare time, one of my hobbies is poker — Texas hold ‘em. When I lived in New York, I was close to a casino so I played a lot and even competed in tournaments.You hear a lot of people talk...

It’s different, but it’s the same

By Hank Cherry

My season hasn’t started the way I wanted. I’ve had two bad first days in a row, and when you’re fishing in this group that’s all it takes — one bad day — to spell your doom. I’d like to blame it...

The roller coaster

By Jeff Gustafson

For many of us, the “highs” of tournament competition are what makes competing in bass tournaments so fun. No matter what level we’re fishing, we want to catch big fish and beat our buddies. When...

The top of my bucket list

By Dave Precht

You learn a lot about people when you spend a day in the boat with them, and most of what you learn is good.Ernest Hemingway apparently didn’t relish the idea of a fishing buddy.Reportedly, he said...

The first national bass tournament, part 2

By Bernie Schultz

In part 1 of this column, I began the story of the “National Fresh Water Bass Tournament” that took place in 1928. Some history buffs believe it to be the first-ever, organized national bass...

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