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Float trippin’ for smallmouth

It's no wonder so much attention has been devoted to such classic smallmouth lakes as Champlain, St. Clair, Dale Hollow and Pickwick. Those big bodies of water surrender some truly monster-size bass.

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Ponds: Bassing basics; bassin’s best

Many farm ponds offer fantastic bass fishing. They are scattered from coast to coast. A big percentage are overlooked and underfished.

A day on the lake with Paul Elias: postspawn

In this article, you can read how a BASS pro would fare on your home lake, knowing nothing at all about the lake.

In-between bass

There comes a time during late spring when all anglers face a dilemma:

BASS goes global

Ray Scott, the founder of BASS, is thrilled that the sport of bass fishing is global.

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Trailer hook tricks of the pros

Scott Rook, professional angler from Arkansas, recalls numerous examples of how trailer hooks have helped improve his catch rate, but none are as memorable as what he and other pros...

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A guide to precision cranking

Think you know how deep your crankbaits run? Odds are, you don't.

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Competitive wisdom

Mark Davis had to make a major change due to the weather, but it worked to his advantage to win the 2004 Bassmaster Tour on Table Rock.

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Catching winter largemouths in clear lakes

"Winter is one of my favorite times, especially for clear man-made reservoirs."

New Hampshire’s Joe Lucarelli wins Eastern Championship

With so many capable anglers competing at the CITGO BASS Federation Eastern Divisional on Lake Winnipesaukee, everyone expected the battle for first place to be closely contested. At the end of Day 2, only 3 pounds separated the top 10 anglers. Joe Lucarelli of Center Harbor, N.H., led with 26-1.