It’s why I fish

I’ve been asked a thousand times why I fish. I’ve never had a standard answer. My motives change from time to time. All that might have changed this past week, however.

Elites offer educational opportunity

During the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake, Ark., a group of high school anglers participated in the inaugural B.A.S.S. High School Elite Experience designed to give future pros a taste of conducting and competing in tournaments.

How-To

How to add an insert to tungsten weights

Since its introduction to the fishing market, anglers everywhere have found Tungsten weights to be a far superior product to their lead-based predecessors. Aaron Martens describes how to add a shrink tube insert into any Tungsten weight.

Hooked on helping children in need

B.A.S.S. anglers and staff recently combined efforts in support of the second annual H.O.O.K. (Helping Out Our Kids) Charity Fishing Tournament on Beaver Lake, Ark.

Chris Franks is no stranger to big water

Table Rock Lake is big, and anglers in this week’s Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open can spread out. It’s the kind of elbow room Chris Franks of Petaluma, Calif., is used to.

Chapman leads AOY points race

One fish on Texas' Lewisville Lake spawned a surge of confidence in Brent Chapman that has led him to the top of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race.

Rodman Reservoir under attack – again

Anti-fishing zealots have devised a new assault in their never-ending quest to destroy one of Florida’s best bass fisheries. This time they’re using the federal Endangered Species Act.

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