Topwater Bass Blowups

These videos below have some of the best topwater bass blowups you can find on YouTube. Nothing gets the heart pumping like a Bass breaking the surface and attacking your lure. These videos put good use to … Read the rest

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In uncertain times Bassmaster says Live Smart, Fish Smart March 27, 2020

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Learn the Neko rig March 27, 2020

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Dave Precht, thank you March 27, 2020

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Shimano launches 100th anniversary recognition March 26, 2020

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