Tricks of the trade

Fishing a new body of water, or fishing one that you haven’t fished for a while, can be a daunting task. However, you can take some of the pain out...

Fishing for numbers

With only two events remaining in the regular season, my sights are set on improving my position in the AOY race and locking down a 2017 Bassmaster Classic berth. I’m...

B.A.S.S. Nation

Hoffman helping flood victims

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.—West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation High School angler Katie Hoffman has been instrumental in coordinating a project to help flood victims in the southern part of her state. When...

My approach to practice

As I prepare for the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Potomac River, I want to share a look at my practice plan. It always starts with a goal;...

Braided line addiction

Fishing line is one tackle element that most anglers are very picky about. We all have rods and reels that we love and lures that we depend on, but your...

Conservation News

Lake 101: The little lake that could

By Amber Nabors Lake Trafford in Collier County recently received national recognition for its resurging bass fishery, made possible by ongoing restoration projects. Highlighted in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine,...

Go shallow in August

August may be the “dog days,” but it’s also the perfect time to fish shallow for bass. And when I say “shallow,” I mean “dirt shallow” — 3 feet and...

High School All-American

2016 High School All-American: Austin Winter

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Austin Winter is getting prepped for a dual career as a wildlife officer and a professional angler. The Lenoir City High School junior is also one...

Lovin’ the Potomac River

With a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic under my belt, I’m eager to get back to regular business at the Potomac River. I really enjoy fishing there and have...

Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

David Lowrie opening doors for young anglers in Tennessee

PALMER, Tenn. — David Lowrie just wants to be the best doorman in history. “I’m not a tournament fisherman,” said the new youth director for the Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation. “I...

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