Suspending jerkbaits in winter

All the extreme cold we’re having is putting a spotlight on one of my favorite techniques — suspending jerkbaits. This is the first super-cold winter we’ve had in several years,...

Daily Limit: Roumbanis, Hartman prep for season

Pro anglers are busy breaking in their boats and prepping baits. They’re out pre-practicing at lakes and visiting the JM studio – yep, bass fishing season is almost here. Bassmaster Elite...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

New Elite: College champ Whitaker joins Elites

The Bassmaster College Series is proving to be an undeniable stepping-stone to the Bassmaster Elite Series. Add North Carolina’s 25-year-old Jake Whitaker to the list of Bassmaster college participants who...

Inside Bassmaster Podcast

Podcast: The Brandon Lester Story

Bassmaster’s Jim Sexton and Thomas Allen sit down with Tennessee Elite Series angler Brandon Lester as he tells the story of his rise to the top level of competitive bass...

Gear

War Eagle, YUM and Bandit add Micah Frazier

FORT SMITH, Ark – War Eagle Custom Lures, YUM and Bandit announce the signing of B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler Micah Frazier as the latest addition to its list of sponsored...

The Elite Series: Looking back

In 2006, when then-CEO Don Rucks introduced the Bassmaster Elite Series, the concept was clear: Have the sport’s best anglers compete on the best fisheries at the best times. And...

Gear

Gear Review: AFTCO Vista

What is it? AFTCO Vista What sets it apart? Stylish garments with solid functionality are treasured finds for folks who spend a lot of time outdoors. AFTCO nailed it with...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

New Elite: Shin Fukae on fishing success

His full name is Shinichi Fukae, but in America this Japanese angler is known simply as “Shin.” He came to the U.S. in 2004 with his wife Miyu to compete...

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