That one good fish, part 2

I ended my column last time with the observation that the one good fish is never a given. I also observed that it’s something you can’t control. You can fish...

Bass Basics

The Texas Rig: Part 3, Weight Selection

We’ve discussed selecting the right hook for a Texas-rig setup, but what about the correct nose weight? Weight With any Texas-rig setup, you need to start with a bullet-shape slip...

Gear

Two lures Ike won’t be without in winter

Maybe it’s because he played ice hockey from grade school through his sophomore year of college, or perhaps it’s because the former right winger grew up in the cold climate...

Latest Industry News

It’s all fishing

It’s been a busy two weeks. First I was in Taiwan, then we hosted our Annual Ike Foundation Scholarship Dinner, then I fished the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin...

Smallmouth are stupid

It’s a little early, maybe, but the spawn will be in full swing somewhere in just a little while, and everyone wants to know how it affects the smallmouth bite...

Central Open #1 angler roster

 Pro Anglers |  Co Anglers As a service to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open anglers, fans and media, B.A.S.S. publishes on Bassmaster.com a roster of the anglers and co-anglers participating in each Bassmaster...

Conservation News

Support the Modern Fish Act

The Modern Fish Act is making headway in the Federal legislative process. The good news is, on Dec. 13, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources approved...

Gear

Gear Review: Witch Doctor Kahuna Casting Rod

What is it? Witch Doctor Kahuna Custom S-Glass Casting Rod What sets it apart? Addressing the tournament bass angler’s need for a highly specific crankbait rod, Witch Doctor created its...

How-To

Deep jerkbait evolution

Jerkbaits are essential lures for every Bassmaster Elite Series pro, as they should be for any serious angler. Although short-billed jerkbaits are big hitters, deep jerkbaits have been slow to...

Knowing when to move

When I’m working sports shows or speaking at various fishing clubs, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do you know when to move, when to...

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