Catching and releasing
The 1971 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Mead, Nevada, is remembered as the first world championship of bass fishing — the inaugural running of what has become the Super Bowl of...
Greasy over-easy eggs and a dusty West Texas motel
Brad Whatley was anxious when he got his first glimpse of the west Texas wilderness. But these were “good nerves,” the kind kids get waiting to tear into presents on...
The Bassmasters TV show ratings soar on ESPN2
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brandon Cobb’s “Century Club” fishing performance on Texas’ Lake Fork lured a record number of viewers to the May 26 episode of The Bassmasters TV show on ESPN2. The...
The first Chatterbait
Few lures have impacted our sport in recent years like the bladed jig. They have undoubtedly redefined our approach to shallow water angling, especially when grass, laydowns or flooded brush are...
Fantasy Fishing: Think hot grass and deep ledges at Guntersville
Following an unplanned and lengthy break after the Elite event at Oklahoma’s Fort Gibson that was postponed due to severe local flooding, the Bassmaster Elite Series competitors will dive back...
Rising freshmen win Bassmaster High School Wildcard tournament
JAMESTOWN, Ky. — Fourteen-year-olds Andon Goins and Blake Wheat started the year fishing the Junior Bassmaster tournaments, but the Tennessee youths “graduated” to the high school series today — and...
From one Cobb to another
“Not only did the pro join the Century Club, but he landed his personal best largemouth on camera.” Cobb. That last name is synonymous with Bassmaster Magazine. Unless you are...
Gear
Gear Review: Academy Frog Rod & Reel Combo
What is it? Academy Frog Rod & Reel Combo What sets it apart? Recognizing that novice anglers often struggle with matching the right rod, reel and line to their desired...
Hot new lures and Bassmaster LIVE
Everyone wants to know all about the latest hot lure, the next bait trend or the secret bait the “pros” are using. And, why not? This is an evolving sport....
Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams
Meet the Elites: Drew Benton
“Stick your hand into the fire and see how much you can take.” That’s Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Drew Benton’s formula for climbing to the highest ranks in professional bass...
