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California B.A.S.S. Nation State Team for 2018 set

NACIMIENTO, Calif. — With Brad Shepherd’s win at Lake Nacimiento on Nov. 12, the 2018 California B.A.S.S. Nation State Team was set. Shepherd, of Templeton, Calif., won the 2017 California...

Day on the lake: Drew Benton

Whether you are fishing late November or early December, the opportunity to load the boat is high. If water temps are in the 50s on your home lake, get off...

Gear

Gear Review: Jackall Firecracker Buzzbait

What is it? Jackall Firecracker Buzzbait What sets it apart? Buzzbaits don’t do “subtle,” but Jackall’s new design cranks up the volume with a dual prop design that produces a...

My Classic pre-practice

It’s already started — folks talking about my hometown advantage for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on Lake Hartwell. There’s no question, I do have...

Gear

Daily Limit: Tharp bassin’ in China

The main purpose of Randall Tharp’s trip to China was to work on his signature line of rods with the manufacturer. As the first American bass pro to fish there,...

Dispelling cold-water myths, part 1

It’s wintertime here in Michigan, and I’ve been very busy preparing for next season. I’m gathering up my new equipment, jerseys and tackle. And with winter’s cold weather comes ice...

Why I never stop fishing

A lot of the guys take time off from fishing after the Bassmaster Elite Series is over for the year. That works for them, some are the best in the...

Elite Series field set for 2018

A star-studded field of 111 professional bass anglers — including a mix of rookies, legends and veterans from other tournament circuits — will make up the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series field when competition gets underway on Lake Martin, Alabama, in February.

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