Classic week offers fun things in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —  In two weeks, bass fishing fans from across the world will descend on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tenn., for the 49th Annual GEICO...

Why flat-sided crankbaits catch bass

I was asked recently by a recreational angler why he seems to catch more bass on flat-sided crankbaits than on ones that are more round bodied. The answer to that...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Brad Whatley

Brad Whatley of Bivins, Texas, finished third at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open of 2018 on Mississippi’s Ross Barnett Reservoir. He never looked back. After last year’s...

What the Classic means: Ott DeFoe

Through seven Bassmaster Classic appearances, Ott DeFoe has developed an enviable record, with four finishes in the top five, two 11th-place results and nothing lower than 25th. It may be...

Sometimes you have to man up

The 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Lanier was a unique experience for me, and it demonstrated the importance of hanging tough in the face of adversity.  I was fired...

Gear

Gear Review: Steelshad Mini and College Series

What is it? Steelshad Mini & College Series What sets it apart? Steelshad expands its popular blade bait lineup with a new Mini size to imitate small baitfish. Weighing 1/4-ounce,...

My personal best

You never know what’s going to happen when you make a cast. That’s why you hear professional bass anglers say over and over again that you should control what you...

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

Mizzou holding fundraiser tournament

Osage Beach, Mo. — The Mizzou Bass Team is inviting all anglers to compete in the first Mizzou Bass Fishing Fundraiser April 6 at Lake of the Ozarks. The tournament...

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