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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AFTCO to sponsor Elite event on St. Johns River December 6, 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

B.A.S.S. Communications

Don’t neglect topwaters because it’s cold December 6, 2019

As a general rule bass will hit topwater plugs in much colder water in the fall than they will in the spring. But, many anglers don’t realize how much of a difference there really is, or what it can do for their catches.

Drew Benton

How kayak bass tournaments work December 6, 2019

“So, where’s your livewell?” asked the ol’ boy from the front platform of his bass boat upon learning that I was in a kayak bass tournament with my plastic 13-footer. He was fishing the same ledge as I was on Kentucky Lake.

Dave Mull

Daily Limit: Record doesn’t define Mueller December 5, 2019

Finishing one fish short from a Classic title doesn’t haunt Paul Mueller, and his weight record in the championship is far from the biggest thing in his life — God is.

Mike Suchan

Lester's Vision at 50th Bassmaster Classic December 5, 2019

When Brandon Lester arrives at the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, the 50th occurrence of the sport’s greatest tournament, he’ll bring with him an insightful perspective born of previous experience.

David A. Brown

Podcast: The Luke Palmer Story December 5, 2019

Get the full inside story of Elite Series pro and Oklahoma native Luke Palmer.

Thomas Allen

50th Classic: Mosley conditioned to win December 5, 2019

Brock Mosley isn’t sure if the first Bassmaster Classic he attended was in 1996 when George Cochran won on Alabama’s Lay Lake, or if it was in 1997 when Dion Hibdon took honors on Lake Logan Martin, also in Alabama.

Andrew Canulette

Another way to winterize your boat December 5, 2019

There’s a lot of information around about winterizing your boat. But, unless you live way up north where the water stays frozen for months I have a better way to tackle the problem — just don’t do it.

David Fritts

Hartman to go All In at 2020 Guntersville Classic December 5, 2019

Pilots know that, while a good tail wind can hasten your speed and push you toward your objective, you still have to control the flight. Heading into his second Bassmaster Classic, Russellville, Arkansas’ Jamie Hartman has a similar outlook — one he’s keen to embrace.

David A. Brown

Team Championship next week will set final Classic spot December 4, 2019

ANDERSON, S.C.

B.A.S.S. Communications

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