‘Swing for the fences’

We hear the phrase “swing for the fences” a lot in fishing tournaments, but I wonder if fans really understand how relevant that thought is for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic...

The Texas Rig: Part 4, Variable Changes

We’ve discussed selecting the right hook and weight for a Texas-rig setup, but there are preferences when it comes to weight types, beads and stoppers. Lead vs. tungsten There’s a...

Ike’s improbable Classic streak

New Jersey native Mike Iaconelli may wear his emotions on his sleeve more than any angler in the history of the sport of bass fishing, but the look of defeat...

Gear Review: Columbia Dorado CVO Shoe

What is it? Columbia Dorado CVO Shoe What sets it apart? This quick-drying shoe includes a breathable mesh upper and a plush insole with ample heel padding, while the outsole’s...

Open: Browning wins at Ross Barnett

RIDGELAND, Miss. — A never-give-up attitude paid off with the win for Stephen Browning at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett Reservoir. “On most days I only...

Bassmaster Radio: Keith Poche, Roland Martin and more

Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket heads to Milford Lake in August

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2018 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops will take place Aug. 14-16 on Milford Lake out of Junction City, Kan., B.A.S.S. announced today. The...

Washington updates bass regulations

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Bass anglers have long felt marginalized and ignored in the Northwest. Smallmouth bass introduced more than a century ago were blamed for the decline of salmon fisheries with...

New pitching rod from St. Croix to debut at Classic

Park Falls, WI – In bass fishing, like baseball, every pitch counts. Much like painting the corners of the plate, pitching a wakeless bait into a laydown or grass pocket is...

Iyobe Takes lead at Ross Barnett

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Japanese angler Ken Iyobe made beneficial lure adjustments that put him in the lead Friday at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open underway on Ross Barnett...