High School: Springer and Say win Central Open
MANY, La. — Scott Springer and Trust Say, a pair of 17-year olds from the Chicago area, used a noontime flurry of big bass bites to power past the 241...
College: Wisconsin-Platteville claims title
MANY, La. — The week has been full of twists and turns for Hunter DeSplinter and Conner Choate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops...
‘Manny’ statue unveiled in Eufaula
Eufaula, Ala. – There’s a new statue in Eufaula honoring one of its local heroes, and B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott made sure he was present at its unveiling. Tom Mann,...
The B.A.S.S. prophecies
As we were planning Bassmaster’s celebration of the 50th birthday of B.A.S.S., I recalled the 20th anniversary issue we put together just a few years after I became editor of...
My life as a co-angler
VanDam, Iaconelli, Swindle, Reese and the rest – bass fishing stars, captaining the best in 20-foot plus fishing machines, complete with the latest powerplants hung from the transom. You know their...
Marshal Memories: The magic of being a Marshal
by Will Eads Why I love being a Marshal Since 2010, I have been participating in the Bassmaster Marshal program. It was the Bassmaster Elite Series event at Smith Mountain...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Startin’ at Lake Martin
Another year, another Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing campaign, another atypical start to the Elite Series season. Last year it was Cherokee, and this year’s frostbite special will take place in February...
Martens adds ZPI as sponsor
Leeds, Ala. – Nine-time Bassmaster tournament winner Aaron Martens has a new sponsor for the 2018 season. Martens has joined forces with ZPI, Inc. of Japan: makers of high-end, aftermarket...
Cost saving tips for keeping line fresh
Now is the time to think about respooling with fresh line. It’s also a good time to start shopping line prices at boat shows and tackle dealer spring specials. For...
Five fish that made a difference
Editor’s note: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of B.A.S.S. As part of our celebration we’re publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below. This...
