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A look at VanDam’s picks for Toledo Bend postspawners

Kevin VanDam put 17 pounds of bass on the scales on Day 1 of the Evan Williams Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend and walked to his boat to begin loading it on the trailer in the same way Peyton Manning heads to the sideline after another seemingly routine touchdown drive.

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Toledo Bend topwater

Having the right setup for a Spook makes all the difference in the world, starting with the right rod.

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It’s topwater time

Now that the spawn is mostly over in the Deep South, it's a great time to pull out your favorite topwater baits and enjoy some fantastic fishing.

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Add stealth to spring tactics

‘Tis the season when fish get wary. They’re spawning in some southern states and might even be in the postspawn mode on others. Up north, the ice is leaving and bass are starting to nose around in the shallows.

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The spawn is on!

A lingering winter backs up the spawning cycles and gets lakes off their seasonal schedules. But, you know, that’s not all bad.

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Day on the lake with Brandon Card

Welcome to Bassmaster Magazine's Day on the Lake! This month, it’s Brandon Card’s turn to take on a small lake he’s never seen before; he’ll attempt to catch bass for seven hours while we document his every move.

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