How-To

To crank or not to crank

Fall is a time when lots of smallmouth anglers get away from the bottom-crawling baits that served them during the summer and opt for faster moving, horizontal lures like crankbaits and spinnerbaits. But not me.

Keep up with your bass

Everyone knows that bass have seasonal patterns and that there are times when they move from shallow water to deep water and back again, from the main lake to the creeks and coves. We expect these transitions, but few of us truly anticipate them or try to stay ahead of them.

How-To

The Finesse Way, Part 2 of 4

Elite Series Angler Marty Stone shares his tips on finesse drop shot rigs.

Anyone can win!

The regular season 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series events are over, the postseason begins, and here are the Angler of the Year standings.

Lake Champlain

How the top 3 finishers fo the 2009 Bassmaster Northern Open came from behind beat the pack.

BASS Times: Cumberland’s Low Levels

Cumberland Lake's dam repair is not having the devastating effect on the fish that was originally feared; the businesses, however, are a different story.

Bass Times: Mining The Mother Lode

The deep clear waters of the open-pit mining lakes was a powerful influence in my bass fishing experience.

Hamilton to lead U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Sam Hamilton, the FWS Southeast Regional Director since 1997, has recently been appointed Director of the service.

Scenes from Lake Champlain

Before me, 362 anglers, Pro's and Co's about to live their dream. Once again. And I'm jealous...

Sportsmen’s Day At The State Capitol

Connecticut's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members at the capital for Sportsmen's Day on the Hill.