Fishing History

Nobody knows when the very first fish was caught using a rod and reel, but we do have a painting “Angler on a Wintry Lake,” painted in 1195 by Ma Yuan, featuring the … Read the rest

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Linda Curtis-Sparks and Toledo Bend January 28, 2020

MANY, Louisiana – A half-century history on Toledo Bend Reservoir is punctuated with momentous moments.

Andrew Canulette

Thinking of Forrest January 28, 2020

I bought my first Ranger bass boat in 1973. I was 20 years old and wanted a Ranger because my fishing idol, Blake Honeycutt, ran one. Blake was a legend in North Carolina where I grew up, and I styled my fishing after him. If he ran a Ranger, well, that was good enough for […]

Hank Parker

Canterbury Chronicles, part 3: Fork and Guntersville January 28, 2020

This is the third installment in a five-part series retracing the steps that led Elite Series pro Scott Canterbury to his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 2019. We pick back up at the fifth stop of the season.

Shaye Baker

Ray Scott’s tribute to Forrest Wood January 28, 2020

B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott and Forrest Wood shared a special bond early on that grew stronger over the years. Without knowing at the time, the companies founded by the entrepreneurs fueled the growth of each other.

Craig Lamb

Classic Rewind: Yamaha's Classic dominance January 27, 2020

In the modern era one of bass fishing’s greatest world championship winning runs came during the early 2000s. Back then, Yamaha Pro Team anglers scored an amazing three consecutive Bassmaster Classic victories.

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An Asian carp poison pill? January 27, 2020

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Thus far, the war against Asian carp is being waged mostly via commercial harvest. Additionally, a barrier that could prevent migration now is being tested at Kentucky's Barkley Dam.

Robert Montgomery

Meet the Elites: Cody Hollen January 27, 2020

The amazing opportunities that B.A.S.S. Nation provides for weekend warriors culminate in a dream come true. The dream is winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and reaping the enormous booty that comes with it.

Mark Hicks

Gear Review: Plano Guide Series Bags January 27, 2020

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David A. Brown

From Marshal to Elite Series pro January 27, 2020

A few years ago, B.A.S.S.

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Forrest Wood passes away January 27, 2020

FLIPPIN, Ark. — Forrest Lee Wood, the iconic founder of Ranger Boats, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 25. He was 87.

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