Finding winter bass, part 1

It’s often said that in most cases catching them isn’t as tough as finding them. That statement has never been truer than in the winter. They’ll bite for sure if you can find where they’re holding.Here’s how I do it…We’ll start by going back and thinking about fall....

2017 College registration begins | Bassmaster

The 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Presented by Bass Pro Shops is just a little over 4 weeks from starting the 2017 season. If you are ready to compete in this year’s series, now is the time to sign up. Tournament registration is currently underway....

Daily Limit: Lane’s Classic picks

GOT YOU TOTALLY COVERED ON HATSHere’s the nifty little hat collection the author has accumulated in 10 years working at B.A.S.S. – and a bunch of others have been culled out. That and Stacy McClelland tossing 100 of husband Mike’s hats on the floor with the idea of...

Why winter fishing is different

For a professional angler, it usually seems like there are more disadvantages to living up north than there are advantages. Down in Florida or Texas, you may be able to chase monster bass all year long. Up here in Ohio, we don’t have a lot of big lakes or big bass,...

Finding winter bass, part 2

Why bass move really deep at the first sign of winter and then back up shallower when it gets really cold is something we don’t completely understand. The most likely explanation seems to be that the water is warmer near the surface than it is near the bottom.At first...

Don Barone’s favorite moment of 2016

Bassmaster.com has asked our team of writers and staff to reflect on their favorite moment of 2016. Don Barone writes about the people, emotions, and events that shape the sport of bass fishing. In sports there are but two quintessential moments:The Thrill of...