How-To

How-To

Is your spinnerbait the best it can be?

Right out of the package, a lot of spinnerbaits are good, but few are as good as they could be for your waters, your conditions and your bass. Make the changes that lead to success.

How-To

Early spring tips for flipping

The calendar might say spring, but in many parts of the country it's still mighty cold in the lakes and rivers. Still, the days are getting longer and things are warming up so the bass are starting to move shallow.

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Some like it old

Antique tackle collecting can be as diverse and as much fun as bass fishing itself.

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5 key Classic patterns

Learn more about the Bassmaster Classic patterns from the 6th to 10th place finishers.

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Spawn-time smallmouth

Learn what two legendary guides, Fred McClintock and Steve Hacker, have to say about spawning smallies.

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Shaw’s 10 rules of sight fishing

If there’s a better angler than Shaw Grigsby at catching bass off beds, he’s hiding under a rock somewhere. Use these tips from the sight fishing master to up your odds this spring.

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Balancing careers

I recently received a few questions that center on how I balance running a business and a professional fishing career.

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Seeing is believing

If you're a sight fisherman -- or even if you just want a better look into the world of the bass -- quality optics are critical.

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