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Bass fishing tips from Bassmaster Elite anglers and other bass fishing experts. Learn about fishing tackle, rods, reels and techniques to help you catch more bass.

Christie's championship creek criteria

Getting off the beaten path is easier said than done, and doing so can present a feast-or-famine scenario.

Top 100: Herren on Lake Guntersville

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Cherry's Classic lures

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1-Minute Angler: Jocumsen modified spinnerbaits

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Hollow-body swimbait tips

Land of giants: Stalking summer studs

1-Minute Angler: Jig rigging tip with Welcher

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Learn how Elite pro Kyle Welcher makes a jig present differently based on the trailer he selects.

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Power fishing deeper offshore grass with Schmitt

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In this Tackle Tip Tuesday video brought to you by Mercury Marine, Bryan Schmitt goes through two baits he uses that can help you power fish offshore grass just like a brush pile.

Weekend Pro Tip: Benton on bluegill beds

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Watch how Drew Benton used the wind in his favor to catch spawning bass in vegetation around bluegill bed in clear water.

<b>1:14 p.m.</b> Menendez bags a 3-3 off a bed on the Game Hawg. <br><b>1:30 p.m.</b> Time’s up! Menendez has had a great day on Lake E, boating 24 keeper bass (not including the 6-pounder he foul hooked). His five biggest fish weigh 20 pounds, 14 ounce

If you're a fan of tournament bass fishing, chances are that you've listened to Elite Series pros talk about how they "followed the bluegill spawn." While it may seem like an easy pattern, for many...

Weekend Pro Tip: Johnston's tips on fishing pads

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Watch how Chris Johnston caught bass in isolated pads using a frog and his Power-Pole shallow water anchor system.

<b>Greg Hackney (67-3; 3rd) </b><br>A Strike King KVD Sexy Frog was a key bait for Greg Hackney.

Top lures at Lake Guntersville 2021

See the lures that caught the biggest bass during four days of competition at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.

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5 tips to be a better tournament angler

By Keith Combs

No matter what level of tournament angling someone has achieved, modern technology and a little bit of common sense make it easier to add a little rocket fuel to a skill set.

1-Minute Angler: Kennedy's swimbait tip

Elite swimbait guru Steve Kennedy gives a quick tip about rigging the soft plastic.

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Feider shares a Lock Down swim jig tip

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At Neely Henry Lake, Seth Feider executed a swim jig tactic in current using the Minn Kota Spot Lock feature of his Ultrex. Watch the tip and see how he did it.

Tech Tip Thursday: Three effective spring approaches

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In this Tech Tip Thursday video, Kyle Schutta shows you three effective techniques and strategies to use during the spring.

So was a homemade 1/4-ounce buzzbait with a Zoom Z Craw trailer.

Top lures at Neely Henry

Take a look at the lures that topped the leaderboard at the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake.

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Frog technique Lock Down with Palaniuk

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Learn how Brandon Palaniuk used a frog at the challenging Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake.

1-Minute Angler: Wiring harnesses for electronics

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Learn how to ensure proper voltage for electronics in a bass boat.

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Simplifying shad spawn

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In this Tackle Tip Tuesday video, Jake Whitaker explains two baits he utilizes during the shad spawn and how he capitalizes on this fun bite early in the morning.

Where did they go?

By Bill Lowen

Any angler will sometimes have to ask, where did the fish go?

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