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Swimbaits, Texas-style

They say everything's big in Texas, and the Lone Star State can certainly claim a healthy share of large bass. Ben Kirkpatrick of Wolfforth, Texas, knows all about that.

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Babies and bass

Becky here. It's Thursday and Mike's out on the water fishing, so I'm going to fill in for him. A fellow won a day on the water with him through the USO. They picked today (Thursday, Nov. 11). That's kind of neat isn't it? It's fitting that the USO winner is going out with Mike on Veterans Day. It couldn't be any better.

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They’re everywhere!

This time of year can be a smallmouth fishing dream come true — if you know what you're doing, that is.

BASS Reporter’s Notebook

Deb Johnson blogs about Ryan McMurtury, 2011 Classic qualifier Brandon Paulaniuk, Mississippi youth, and The Hall of Fame.

The karma thing

he sale of BASS is official. With new owners will come change. Naturally, all of us (professional anglers) are wondering what that means for us and how it will affect the future of our sport.

The One that Got Away

Like all pros, I have a lot of ones that got away. I've had plenty in the past, and I know I'll have more in the future. However, I have one that sticks out and I still think about.

2011 Bassmaster Classic Qualifiers

Fifty of the world's top anglers will compete for the title of Bassmaster Classic champion on the Louisiana Delta, Feb. 18-20, 2011. Check out the official 2011 Classic field below, and learn more about the qualifying anglers by clicking on their name.

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