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1-Minute Angler: Stracner's early season topwater

Learn what lure Elite pro Josh Stracner selects when it's time for some early season topwater fishing.

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Creating a new bass jig, part 1

Gear Review: Z-Man Big Blade ChatterBait

Gear Review: Travel Storage Bags

Gear Review: Rapala 15-pound Touch Screen Scale

Shimano welcomes David Mullins to Elite Pro Team

Latest Lowrance software delivers new Ghost 360 Sonar Feature and Autopilot compatibility

Gear Review: Rapala DT-8 Crankbait

By Craig Lamb

WHAT IS IT?Rapala DT-8 CrankbaitWHAT SETS IT APART?What could be better than the balsa-carved Rapala DT-6? A similar version that reaches two more feet. Let Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald...

Gear Review: South Bend Ready2Fish Just Add Bait

By David A. Brown

WHAT IS IT?South Bend Ready2Fish Just Add BaitWHAT SETS IT APART?Building on its 20-year tradition of creating rod/reel and tackle combos, South Bend’s Ready2Fish line now includes several Just Add...

Cure for the common cold

By Bernie Schultz

By pausing a jerkbait retrieve for extended periods, many more strikes can result — especially if an angler has a lure that will continue to flicker and flash.

Elite Man Caves: Todd Auten

Check out the incredible man cave of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Auten that is full of gear, cars and collectibles.

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Gear Review: Shimano Curado 150 MGL

By David A. Brown

WHAT IS IT?Shimano Curado 150 MGLWHAT SETS IT APART?Optimizing the combination of tournament-tested performance and versatility among low-profile casting reels, Shimano’s Curado family expands...

Redfish Cup: Skeeter SX240 boat tour

Take a look inside the Skeeter SX240, the rig that was used to win the 2021 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup.

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Stracner's 5 favorite prespawn reaction baits

Take a look at 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Josh Stracner's five favorite prespawn reaction baits.

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Gear Review: Huk Pursuit Jacket

By David A. Brown

WHAT IS IT?Huk Pursuit JacketWHAT SETS IT APART?Often it happens — a casual day on the water sees its weather worsen with conditions bringing just enough chill or moisture to make you uncomfortable...

Gear Review: BOOYAH Covert Night Time Spinnerbait

By David A. Brown

WHAT IS IT?BOOYAH Covert Night TimeWHAT SETS IT APART?In 2019, Booyah introduced a tremendously diverse family of spinnerbaits designed by Bassmaster Elite Series champion Jason Christie. Offering...

Gear Review: Frogg Toggs FTX Armor Jacket

By David A. Brown

WHAT IS IT?Frogg Toggs FTX Armor Jacket and BibbsWHAT SETS IT APART?When designing the Armor jacket and bibbs, Frogg Toggs gathered input from some of the brand’s younger pro staffers, who...