Topwater smallies

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat — smallmouth bass can be caught on big topwater plugs. In fact, big topwater lures are often the most effective way...

Day on the lake: Luke Clausen

Venue: Lake H, a small, remote, timbered reservoirWater: 49 to 53 degrees, clearWeather: 33 degrees, clear, cold frontPro: Luke Clausen, 39, Spokane, Wash. Clausen won the Bassmaster Classic in the...

What’s with bladed jigs?

Bladed jigs have been around and have been catching bass since at least 2004 or 2005, but it seems like they’ve really come into prominence in the past few years....

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Benedictine prep team hosting open fundraiser

Richmond, Va. — The Benedictine College Preparatory Fishing Team is inviting anglers to compete in the club’s first Open Fundraising Bass Fishing Tournament April 14 on the James River. The...

JVD and a whole lot of bull

GROSSE SAVANNE, La. – Jonathon VanDam grasped the rod firmly, flipping a small lure through a maze of cattails and lily pads. Four men stood behind him watching the reaction...

Jordan Lee still has time to pick a path

About a decade ago, when Kevin VanDam was gobbling up Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and Bassmaster Classic trophies like Pac Man, many writers and fans referred to him...

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April: Month of the somewhat forgotten lizard

In my little universe, April is as much about soft plastic lizards as the Easter Bunny and the Masters at Augusta National. In fact, while the Chinese Zodiac calendar spotlights...

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