Jordan Lee still looking for a 3-pounder

The only thing thicker than the humidity of the 61-degree air temps surrounding Lake Martin in the darkness of the final morning of practice for the Bassmaster Elite at Lake...

Five common questions

No matter where I go or what I’m doing it seems like a lot of the questions I get are similar. That tells me that what anglers want to know...

Hite healing in hospital after appendix ruptures

Bassmaster TV analyst Davy Hite suffered a ruptured appendix that required emergency surgery Friday, and he’s expected to remain in a South Carolina hospital until at least Wednesday. Despite the...

Deep dive into AOY stats

While Kevin VanDam is the undisputed “Greatest of All-Time” (G.O.A.T.) in professional bass fishing, when it comes to the Bassmaster Elite Series, Aaron Martens is the consistency king, at least...

Gear

The Real Ned Rig, Please Step Forward

Days on the water with Ned Kehde aren’t measured by pounds of bass in the livewell or by “five good bites.” Rather, outings with the Hall of Fame fishing writer...

Conservation News

Maine B.A.S.S. Nation assists weed inspections

AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine B.A.S.S. Nation (MeBN) members provide a first-line of defense for preventing aquatic nuisance species from spreading in state waters. “It was our idea to involve bass...

Bass Basics

The Texas Rig: Part 2, Hook Selection

The right style hook is essential to successful Texas rigging, here are some styles to consider in Part 1. Which ones work best? There are three basic types of hooks...

Inside Bassmaster Podcast

Podcast: Martin Fantasy Fishing picks

Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing kicks off at Lake Martin on February 8. Our pundits compare selections, and talk about how they anticipate the season’s Angler of the Year race to shape...

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