Bass Basics

Knot tying tips from Florida’s FWC

A knot is the weakest link in that fragile connection between angler and fish: the line. Who hasn’t reeled in a slack line following a violent strike or strong battle...

Z-Man signs Seth Feider

Ladson, S.C. – For a dude whose BassFan profile lists sideburns and chest hair as his biggest weaknesses, Seth Feider brings an awfully strong salad game. Beyond his rising street cred...

How-To

Bend hooks for swimbait success

The Megabass Magdraft rigged swimbaits Chris Zaldain uses most frequently to catch super-sized largemouth range in price from $13 to $25 each. Yet, the first thing he’ll tell you to...

Conservation News

Recycling used fishing line and soft plastics

In May 2013, the Aurora Bassmasters were the first known group in Ontario, Canada, to install used fishing line recycle depots. Eight units were made from PVC pipe and placed...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Get to know Opens co-angler AOY Jeff Queen

We often associate a co-angler as someone who is a less experienced angler who is trying to learn and gradually make the move to the front of the boat. That...

B.A.S.S. Nation

B.A.S.S. announces 2021 Nation schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2021 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday...

Gear

Simplifying reel selection

When I first started tournament fishing, I had two different baitcasting reels. They were both relatively inexpensive, but when matched with the right rods they still covered a lot of...

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