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Fishing in the drawdown

It’s the season figure slimming the nation’s reservoirs experience each year: the fall drawdown — a period when lake managers drop the water to winter pool in preparation for the...

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Catching bass offshore and being sneaky about it

North Carolina’s Bryan New, the 2020 Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year, is on the cutting edge of today’s remarkable fishing technology. He has six graphs mounted on...

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Finesse fishing around docks

For a western pro competing on a professional circuit heavy on Eastern U.S. fisheries, Bassmaster Elite Series angler Clifford Pirch typically finds himself reaching into his finesse baits less often...

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Targeting largemouth and smallmouth up north

Bryan Schmitt is known as a tidal grass-fishing guru, but the Elite Series pro has grown to love true Northern fisheries that feature strong populations of both smallmouth and largemouth...

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Swift-water bassin’

Minnesotan Seth Feider is an established Elite Series angler and the 2021 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year. He is well known for his ability to pick off deep smallmouth...

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Master the moping technique

If you’re looking for a complex description, this is not your deal. But don’t let the modesty fool you; the technique known as “moping” is a wolf in sheep’s clothing,...

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Don’t give up on productive grass mats

During a late-spring trip to Grosse Savanne Lodge in southern Louisiana, Bernie Schultz was immediately intrigued by a massive mat of silver dollar-sized lily pads that covered one stretch of...

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A northern take on southern spotted bass

Spotted bass have long been known for their tempestuous demeanor. One moment they’ll be feeding aggressively. Then the next, they’ll be entranced in a zombie-like state of disinterest. Jeff “Gussy”...

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How to break down an area to fish

Belgian breakfast and paper-pencil games may not sound like common angling fodder, but pay attention to how Bassmaster Elite Series pros break down broad areas and you’ll understand the relevance...

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Predicting the unpredictable smallmouth

Smallmouth bass are rarely predictable — except during the prespawn. Their yearly spawning ritual is the culmination of rising water temperatures, a full moon arriving, and positioning in key areas...