How-To

Look to the creeks

Finally, it's starting to rain. We're supposed to get more in the next two weeks, and it looks like most of the country will be covered over. That's really good news.

Trust those fishy feelings

There wasn't a fish over 3 pounds, but rest assured the return to this lake to catch 'em made me feel good inside. Once again, it taught me the importance of trusting my intuition.

‘Racing FishTales’ run relay

Being the spouse of a Bassmaster Elite Series pro takes special dedication and a special kind of person. On November 19 and 20, nine Elite Series wives plus three family members and friends showed their makeup when they ran in the Ragnar Race Series' 201 mile relay race from Port Richey to Daytona Beach, Fla.

Dave Mercer Elite emcee

There will be a new mouthpiece of the Bassmaster Elite Series, B.A.S.S. announced today. Starting with the upcoming Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans (Feb. 18-20), popular television personality Dave Mercer will control the microphone as contenders weigh fish for the world championship title. Mercer also will emcee all Elite Series events for 2011.

Gear

2010 anglers’ gift guide

'Tis that season again. Time to rack your brain in an attempt to remember if someone has left hints as to what they'd like to receive this holiday season.

New Colorado smallmouth record

Eleven-year-old Conner Peitsmeyer made the most of his new rod and reel while fishing with his father on a cold morning in November at Aurora Reservoir.

Battle on the Bayou

Bassmaster.com takes a closer look at the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. Battle on the Bayou: Toledo Bend Reservoir

Learn to cast

I'm not saying I'm the best caster around — far from it. I am saying that casting accuracy is a skill that's more important than many anglers realize.

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