How to hunt bass in the open

It's sort of like Christopher Columbus in the 1490s trying to convince a skeptical crew that the world was not flat. That analogy comes to mind when discussing open water bass on Northern lakes with dyed-in-the-wool bank burners and bottom bumpers.

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Three approaches to bed fishing

In this article, you can read how skilled bed fishermen use their ability to an advantage with the big money usually ending up in their pockets.

Carolina rigging for river bronzebacks

Anglers often suffer from the "why didn't I think of that?" curse. Good fishermen ignore killer tactics for no other reason than forgetting to implement common sense.

Understanding river bass

Just about the time a fisherman figures out the best pattern for flowing water, a capricious river changes its flow and throws everything out of whack.

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Shad fetish

Spring through fall, Echols tunes in to shad movements to stay in touch with feeding bass. He targets high spots next to creek and river channels. Here bass feed on suspended shad that roam over sloping bottoms and ledges.

Jay Yelas claims the Classic crown

Read how the 12th attempt brought victory to Jay Yelas as he won his first Bassmaster Classic tournament on Lay Lake, Alabama.

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Weighting soft jerkbaits

Tommy Martin adapts his bait to meet the needs of the fish, that's how you stay in this business as long as he has.

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Marty Stone’s finesse flippin’ strategy

Marty Stone explains 'finesse flippin' which has served him well in tournaments.

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How to fish river lakes

While bass living in those waters have the same basic needs, catching them requires an understanding of the differences in how fish live and feed in such dissimilar environments.

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Tactics for high-pressure lakes

For many Bassmasters, competing in tournaments is what bass fishing is all about. Every angler with a competitive streak, whether he fishes against other members of his local bass club or on the pro circuit, dreams of scoring a great catch in a tournament and ending up in the winner's circle.