How-To
Breaking down backwater
Shortly after entering a modest backwater off the upper Mississippi River, Drew Cook blew right past what appeared to be a sweet little pocket of matted grass, pads and duckweed,...
Daily Limit: Retiring Akin leaves B.A.S.S. cruising full steam ahead
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It might have seemed counterintuitive to select a non-angler to lead B.A.S.S., but Bruce Akin learned all the knots, grabbed the wheel, navigated through rough waters and,...
Photos from 2022 Bassmaster Classic
See all the photo galleries from the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
Rocket science and bass fishing
“My love of mathematics stems from my father, a Civil Engineer, as well as my passion for the outdoors, especially fishing. There is a logical flow to this universe and...
Daily Limit: What they’re saying about Bruce Akin
Bruce Akin retired after 10 years as CEO at B.A.S.S., and he left his mark in the bass fishing world. Following are comments from co-workers and people in the industry....
2021 Central Open #2 angler rosters
Pro Anglers | Co Anglers As a service to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open anglers, fans and media, B.A.S.S. publishes on Bassmaster.com a roster of the anglers and co-anglers participating in each Bassmaster...
Road to the Classic starts now with Bassmaster Fishing 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For one talented college angler, the road to competing in the iconic Bassmaster Classic and launching an incredible fishing career starts this weekend. But thanks to Bassmaster Fishing...
B.A.S.S. Nation
B.A.S.S. Nation 2022 Regional Championship schedule announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers...
Taming spotted bass could be key to winning Open on Lewis Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. — While Alabama native David Kilgore thinks many anglers will be around big spotted bass during the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on Lewis Smith Lake Oct. 7-9, catching them will be the...
Gear
The Power-Pole difference
Today it may seem like Power-Pole shallow water anchors are just about standard equipment on new bass boats. It’s gotten to the point that when you see a relatively recent...
