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Upfront

On The Hook

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Conservation

On the Tournament Trail

Bass City USA - Bay City, Mich.

State of the Nation

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You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to the nail-biting Bassmaster Classic finish on Lake Hartwell.

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Great Baits For May

Christie Conquers Hartwell • After multiple near misses, doubt crept into his mind at times. But when all was said and done, the veteran Oklahoma pro was holding fishing’s most coveted trophy

Techniques That Took The Title • We dig into the details of the anglers who earned the Marathon Peak Performance moments of the Bassmaster Classic

Lee Livesay • 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

Tackle That’s Trending • Here are the “Bass Pro Shops Top Lures” dominating the Elite Series so far in 2022

Whatever Happened To…. Flippin’ • A technique that emerged in the mid-1970s is still alive and well. For some, it has morphed into other simple, but brilliant concepts that go by different names

Fishing the Spring-To-Summer Transition • For many bass anglers, the postspawn is a total mystery. Even some seasoned pros struggle with it. But there are at least some good places to start your search

Bait Balls, Umbrella Rigs And LiveScope • Elite Series pro Shane LeHew explains when an umbrella rig is the right bait at the right time

Extra-Safe Safety Gear For Yakker’s • Staying safe while fishing from your kayak can mean more than just making sure your PFD is zipped. Having gear to get you out of harm’s way, help you be seen and, in worst-case scenarios, help rescuers find you, can make a life-or-death difference.

Get Up, Shad Are Spawning!

Spring Stakeout: Bass On Bream • A trio of Elite Series pros explain how they engage the bass that are staking out spawning panfish

Lunker Club

#iambassmaster • Welcome to our celebration of B.A.S.S. members! We want you to share a favorite fishing memory with us, so post a picture to your social media channels using #iambassmaster, or email the image to editorial@bassmaster.com. One lucky member will be chosen to grace the cover of Bassmaster, so send in your best photos!

Go Out[side]

Make It Rain

A Nation Of Dreamers