Gear

Gear Review: AFTCO Pact Pants

What is it? AFTCO Pact Pants What sets it apart? How do you make a good thing better? AFTCO’s answer: Make it longer. Such was the case for the company’s...

A near miss for the ages

During the summer of 1997, I was in a period of professional transition. I had already accepted a job as the outdoors writer for The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer newspaper in Georgia,...

Reflections on Guntersville win

If I could choose one word to describe my Bassmaster Elite win on Guntersville it would be “solidified.” There was just this huge relief and after all the hard work,...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Brandon Lester

The old adage, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” is accurate when it comes to 31-year-old angling ace Brandon Lester. With 81...

Gear

Gear Review: Hobie Passport

What is it? Hobie Passport What sets it apart? Hobie expanded its innovative lineup of pedal kayaks, powered by the brand’s signature MirageDrive, with a solid new design based on...

Why big bass get away

The short answer: Bass lures and most of the rest of our tackle are designed to catch 3- to 5-pound bass at best, and so are we. But that’s the...

B.A.S.S. Nation

B.A.S.S. Nation Registration

Starting a B.A.S.S. Nation club has never been easier and is an extremely rewarding experience. In just a few easy steps, you and your club will become part of the...

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Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear.