Octane MinnowZ
The Octane MinnowZ™ is a high‑performance ribbed swimbait built around Z‑Man’s exclusive SWAG™ tail, a hybrid wedge‑and‑paddle design that produces a strong, consistent tail wag at any retrieve speed. Constructed from...
Carving out an American dream
A seven-time fish decoy-carving world champion finds his footing in the ancient art of lure design.
Outer Banks respite and all-in for St. Lawrence
I spent a week at North Carolina’s Outer Banks before heading to Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River to scout them before the cutoff. My family vacations at the...
Win my boat and start kids fishing
Twelve years ago, Becky and I created the Ike Foundation with the goal of getting more kids fishing. We wanted to target youngsters who had never fished before for whatever...
Gear Review: HUK A1A Pro Shorts
WHAT IS IT? HUK A1A Pro Shorts WHAT SETS IT APART? For all-day comfort and the flexibility that allows all of the bends and reaches that boating a big bass...
Bassmaster unveils 2026 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, celebrating America’s greatest fisheries during America250
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, Bassmaster Magazine is honoring one of America’s greatest public treasures, its world-class bass fisheries. Today, the publication releases its annual 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings,...
Gear Review: Local Boy Outfitters Local Girl Leggings
WHAT IS IT? The Local Girl Leggings from Local Boy Outfitters are high-waisted performance leggings designed for everyday wear, whether you’re on the water, in the gym or running errands....
Breaking down new water
I get a lot of questions from anglers who want to find bass quickly on a body of water they’ve never been to. Many of these folks are tournament competitors,...
Meet you back at the D.O.C.K.
There are two things every confident bass angler believes the moment he roars from the ramp. First, this could be the day I break my PB, even though the conditions...
It’s topwater time
Between Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments I’ve been fishing a lot on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and I’m glad we had this break because it’s prime time for one of my...
