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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Radio: Cobb, Moore and Jones September 20, 2020

Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring interviews with Brandon Cobb, Ronnie Moore and Jarred Jones.

Daily Limit: Yelas, the Mr. Rogers of bass fishing September 18, 2020

Jay Yelas can drive 55, as he’s tooling along the Bassmaster Elite Series expressway just fine, thank you.

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Hoover stepping down as Louisiana Nation youth director September 18, 2020

When a friend suggested 10 years ago that Gene Hoover consider taking the job of youth director with the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation, it seemed like a good fit.

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Attend the 2020 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department September 18, 2020

The health of our athletes, staff and fans is our first priority. Please help to keep yourself — and your community — safe by ensuring you maintain proper social distance, avoid congregating in large groups and adhering to local mask mandates. B.A.S.S.

Gregory gets tie-breaker win at Dardanelle Hobie event September 18, 2020

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — In the narrowest margin of victory of the 2020 Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.), Drew Gregory edged ahead of Eric Siddiqi via a tie-breaker as both anglers finished the two-day Lake Dardanelle tournament with 171 inches of catch-and-release largemouth bass.

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One down, one to go September 17, 2020

What a thrill it was to win the 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Sam Rayburn. I thought I might not do it after the second day, but I had just enough to bring the trophy home.

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Dewing the right thing September 17, 2020

With many inside businesses shut down — everything from bowling alleys to restaurants to movie theaters — during spring and early summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people decided to spend their leisure time outside.Some for the first time ever.

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2020 Eastern Open #2 angler rosters September 17, 2020

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A solid Northern Swing September 16, 2020

Editor's note: This year, the Johnston brothers will share a monthly column where both will offer insight and information on a variety of topics.

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Gear Review: Z-Man Leap Frogz September 16, 2020

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The History of (Bass) Fishing

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