How-To

Tactics for tailraces

Entire river systems were dammed, forming a series of newly flooded impoundments where fish populations flourished.

Budget cuts: Fishing Programs

Members of Congress are determined to reduce the federal debt with some of our nation's most essential and effective fisheries management and conservation programs bearing the brunt of their budget-cutting efforts.

Latest Industry News

Fast starts in AOY race

Look at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings and you'll see some interesting changes from last year at this time. No one in the current top 10 was in the top 10 after two events last year.

Latest Industry News

Goldbeck’s comeback biggest ever?

On the first day of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes, Grant Goldbeck weighed in one small bass for 1 pound, 1 ounce. If one is the loneliest number — as Three Dog Night once claimed — Goldbeck was in a lonely place, indeed, ranking a dismal 97th out of 99 anglers.

Latest Industry News

One day at a time

I have a new statistic for all you tournament geeks out there, and I think it's pretty interesting. I call it the Daily Catch Ratio (or DCR).

Plenty of small fish

Plenty of small fish to be had on Lake Norman at the 2011 Southern Open #2 in North Carolina

B.A.S.S. Membership Swag

Join B.A.S.S

Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear.