How-To

Fish New York’s Niagara River

Of the 22.5 million people who visit Niagara Falls each year, almost none will take the time to look beyond the water crashing at its rocky base to see the monumental smallmouth fishery that exists there.

Why I want to double-qualify for the Classic

Obviously, there are lots of benefits to winning the Bassmaster Classic, but one that often goes overlooked is the fact that it qualifies you automatically to fish the following year’s Classic.

How-To

Winning is about recovering

I had an interesting experience the other evening that I thought might be worth writing about. It centers on the concept of recovery and how that affect the outcomes of bass tournaments.

Champlain is strong and improving

Residents concerned that bass on the southern end of Champlain won't return after they're released have nothing to worry about, says Gene Gilliland, because the void in any area fills up very quickly.

Gear

Hot Product Press: Rod Runner

The Rod Runner keeps your sticks safe, at the ready and tangle-free whether you’re carrying them or stowing them in a vehicle or in your home.

How-To

The versatile worm

Most anglers have their favorite summertime lures, from deep diving crankbaits to spoons and jigs. Well, make sure you add “big worms” to the list because nothing tempts those summer deepwater bass like a 10-inch soft plastic.

Longobardi climbs the Opens ladder

When Connecticut angler Stephen Longobardi weighs his fish at a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens presented by Allstate tournament, it’s hard to miss his grandparents, Richard and Jennifer Latkowski.

Crossing (and fishing) the Delaware

B.A.S.S. has fished out of some legendary venues over the years (including Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans), but if you're talking about historic American cities it's hard to top Philadelphia, host of the Bassmaster Elite at Delaware River, Aug. 7-10, 2014.

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