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The Right Choice

David Fritts • Lexington, N.C.

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On the Tournament Trail

Bass City USA - Florence, Ala.

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What’s It Worth? • The images below were submitted by Bassmaster readers, and our antique tackle expert, Rob Pavey, appraises the value of each unique find. To submit yours, email editorial@bassmaster.com.

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Scientific Angle

Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes • All fisheries have peaks and valleys, dips and surges. Here, you will see the results of recent data on the best fisheries in the country. Yes, the rankings are in, and there are surprises in store

Targeting Fall Fatties • To most anglers, this is the best time of year to catch huge numbers of bass. With a few tweaks, you can focus on the monsters among them

Fall Mods in Brown Town • When autumn weather descends on the smallmouth range, anglers need to alter where they look for fish and what they are casting. It’s all about picking the right bait at the right time

Wes Logan • 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

The Curious Bite Of Indian Summers • When the chill of fall gives way to the heat of a second summer, bass fishing gets squirrelly. Elite Series pros walk you through how to keep getting bit during this peculiar weather trend

Froggin’ Fall’s Flooded Brush Like Clifford Pirch • The Bassmaster Elite Series angler shares his tips for fishing frogs around heavy cover for bass that move shallow

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Have A Ball In Early Fall • A trio of Elite Series pros explain how they approach the front end of the fall season

Unfold A Take-And-Store-Anywhere Yak

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Fun Outside In The Fall • This season is a favorite of many to spend time outside. The weather is cooling off in most of the country, and it’s just about perfect for spending the day and night in nature. Head on over to Bassmaster.com/Go-Outside for some great ideas and tips to help you make the most of fall.

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