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.

Bassmaster

The Maine Event, Indeed

The Mayfly Connection

Logan Parks • Auburn, Ala.

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Bass City, USA - Jasper, Texas

Okeechobee In Crisis Mode

BassForecast

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Courage, The Classic And Chemo • The most successful woman in bass fishing shares the story of her journey from the shores of Lake Seminole to a Bassmaster Classic … and the rocky road after

The Greatest Big-Bass Lure of All Time? • In the era of big swimbaits and forward-facing sonar does this almost century-old plug still hold the lunker title?

Postspawn Funk • Bass coming off of beds can be moody and tough to catch … unless you know how to sweet-talk ’em

Turning Green With Envy • Want to know how to make a smallmouth jealous? Ignore them in fisheries where they dominate and focus on largemouth to earn greenbacks

Derek Hudnall • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lake he’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move

Creature Features • When it comes to choosing a creature bait over other soft-plastic options, there’s nothing scary about it

One For(k) The Ages • The recent Lake Fork Elite Series event produced 10 century belts and the youngest champion in B.A.S.S. history

Living With Live Sonar • Using live-sonar technology is not as easy as the pros make it look. Here, three Elites spill the beans

Big Water From Shore • You don’t need a bass boat to fish a big lake. Elite Series pro John Crews explains his simple approach from terra firma

Poppin’ Shade Lines With Brandon Cobb • Ever since he can remember Brandon Cobb has been poppin’ topwater in May for nonstop action

Snatch When They Hatch • The mayfly hatch presents a special opportunity to bass anglers willing to fish it

Lunker Club

Riprap For The Win

32-Year Indiana Smallmouth Record Shattered

The Process Of Appealing