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Junior: Buzark and Hibbit nab Day 1 Championship lead

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Brooks Hibbit and Grant Buzard of the Hartley’s Hawgs Youth Fishing Club used an 8-pound, 1-ounce kicker largemouth to anchor a five-bass limit of 12-1 that leads...

Select the right rod action to land more fish

With all the rods, hooks and lines available to anglers today, selecting the right rod action is more critical than ever. You all know that I’ve been around the sport...

Largemouth, spots or both?

Day 1 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake served to be a challenge for the majority of the field. Only 39 limits were brought to the...

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Historic site offers inspiration for tournament anglers

When Saturday’s weigh-in concludes, one of the 63 teams competing on Carroll County 1000 Acre Recreational Lake will make history by winning the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster Junior National Championship....

Open: LeBrun atop the field on Day 1

JASPER, Ala. — While the bites were hard to come by, Louisiana angler Nick LeBrun caught 15 pounds, 2 ounces of spotted and largemouth bass Thursday to take the Day 1 lead...

Changing with conditions key at Smith Lake

Over the past several days, the entire state of Alabama has received heavy amounts of rain. Not quite the amount of rain that postponed the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lewis...

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Battle for the trophy in Bassmaster Fishing 2022’s ‘Bassmaster Royale’ multiplayer mode

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, launches later this fall, angling aficionados will enjoy two multiplayer options for relaxing fun or ultracompetitive gaming. Enjoy a lazy...

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How-To

Color me irresistible

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Drew Cook keeps what he calls a “teenage girl’s Sharpie pen kit” in his boat, plus “Dollar General” nail polish in assorted colors. He uses them...

My tribute to Clyde Watts

I lost a friend and mentor recently. It’s a loss that leaves a hole in me that won’t — can’t — be filled. Clyde Watts was that important in my...

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Zona and Feider reflect on the Angler of the Year title

When Seth Feider lifted the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Trophy on July 16, Bassmaster LIVE host Mark Zona applauded like everyone else who had followed the Mercury® Pro Team member’s stellar...