Bassmaster

The Worldwide Authority on Bass Fishing

Bassmaster is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and the official publication of B.A.S.S. Our mission is to educate, inform and entertain bass anglers while promoting and enhancing the sport of bass fishing, remembering the legacy of our sport and spearheading trends for its future.

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On The Tournament Trail

State of the Nation

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You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to Rick Clunn’s epic 50-year bass-fishing career.

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

50 Years of Greatness • As Rick Clunn kicks off his 50th year of professional bass fishing, we take a look at the biggest moments of his career

Further… • There is something special about visiting faraway lands and diverse cultures while pursuing our favorite gamefish. Here, Lake Aguamilpa beckons

TPWD Telemetry Study • A two-year telemetry study on the movement of bass conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department challenges many assumptions about bass behavior

Trey McKinney • DOTL Challenge: Put a BassmasterElite Series pro on a small lake he’s never seen before. Give himseven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move

Blood Trail as Big as Texas • It’s only gory if it doesn’t work! Check out these antique baits that used blood (or at least something that looked like it) to dupe bass

Getting Ripped • It may take a little strength and a lot of endurance to rip baits out of grass all day long, but if you follow these tips, the gain is worth the pain

Spring Bling • Here’s what to wear during the uncertain weather swings of the early season to stay comfortable from head to hem

River-Run Smallmouth • To crack the code of moving-water bronzebacks, you simply need a translator. Enter Steve Hacker

Finesse Spinnerbaits For Spawn • Luke Palmer takes a pond-fishing tactic to big water when winter’s chill reaches into spring

It’s Almost Time! • As bass move shallow to spawn, three Elite Series pros share unusual tactics

The Skinny On Fishing Line

Lunker Club

A Keeper, Indeed

Underestimating Clunn