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Magic Man

Serving Up The EQs

Jason Williamson • Aiken, S.C.

What’s It Worth?

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to #iambassmaster winner Anastasia Patterson being on the November/December cover of Bassmaster.

Twitter Poll

Datebook

On the Tournament Trail

Bass City USA - Bainbridge. Ga.

State of the Nation

Best Fishing Times

Scientific Angle

New Year, New Gear

Tools of the Newest Trade • As forward-facing sonar becomes more popular, manufacturers are not only improving the technology, but creating tools and accessories that enhance its use

How The Yaks Attacked 2022 • The kayak competition was red-hot this year, with a dominating AOY champion

AOY Exclusive: Palahniuk’s True Grit • Perseverance, hard work and iron-clad determination define Palaniuk’s 2022 Angler of the Year run

Winning Ways of the 2022 Elite Season • From old-school tactics to cutting-edge techniques, the best anglers in the world highlighted the lures and patterns that will catch fish right now

Bryan New • 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

BFS: The Hottest Trending Finesse • The Bait Finesse System (BFS) is the latest trend to sneak from Japan to the U.S. This technique allows anglers to fish ultralight lures on specialized baitcasting gear

Winter’s Forgotten Lure • There are a quite a few baits that have become the darlings of cold water, but the simple tube may outfish them all

Mississippi Cold-Water Cranking With Brock Mosely • Brock Mosley says you should hit the lake while others are in the deer stand this winter

Deep Dropping The Damiki Rig

The ‘Salty’ Option For Bass Yakkers • Perhaps it’s the briny name, but Old Town’s 12-foot Salty is below the radar for most bass anglers. Yet, Old Town’s nearly bulletproof pedal drive, fishy features and price of $2,200 make this nimble yak a value that bass seekers should consider. We checked one out courtesy of WaterDog Outfitters in Whitehall, Mich.

Rollin’ On The River • A trio of Elite Series pros offer their thoughts on locating prespawners at the new year’s beginning

Killer Clips • Bassmaster.com is full of videos that can help bass fishermen across the globe, with everything from tournament highlights to tackle tips, lifestyle videos and more. Below is a collection of four videos that outline the type of content that you can find at Bassmaster.com/videos.

Lunker Club

Goodbye, Stay Resolute

Finally Soukup’s Time