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

Still Lighting The Way

Classic Trumps Luck

Taku Ito • Chiba, Japan

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Bass City, USA - Decatur, Ala.

Conservation

BassForecast

Summertime Is Live

Mail Call

You Write The Caption!

Facebook.com • Davy Hite was floored by the epic bass weighed in at the St. Johns River Elite, and B.A.S.S. fans had something to say about it.

Twitter Poll

What's It Worth?

You Ask, Pro's Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Hamner Drives It Home • Justin Hamner completes a wire-to-wire Classic win … and an emotional rags-to-riches story

The Classic’s Best Baits • Check out the gear used by Classic competitors to take the top spots

Bracketology Making The Most of Sonar Systems • As anglers install more electronics on their boats, savvy manufacturers are building better platforms on which to mount them

Hot Baits For Forward-Facing Sonar • Live sonar is here to stay. Take a gander at the baits that make it even more effective

Dock Tips For Postspawn Success • How and why you need to focus on these man-made structures during maternity leave

The Early Summer Tanks • Depending on where you fish this month, giant bass can be duped in a variety of ways. Elite Series pros map the course

Don’t Leave It To Beaver • No need to be stuck in the past when it comes to flipping baits. The OG lures still work, but there are plenty of other options to choose from

Will Davis Jr. • [Postspawn]

Understanding The Underspin • Although this is a perennial summertime bait, it’s more versatile than you might think

Webbed Feet And Sweltering Wetlands • An all-time classic still shines on summer days when temperatures begin to rise

Buzzin’ Frogs For Summer Toads

Postspawn Yawn • How to turn the postspawn funk into postspawn fun

The Perfect Storm

Luckiest Man On Earth