B.A.S.S. Nation
Paying it forward
A movie and Bassmaster show inspired Oregon Federation Nation member Jim Day to initiate a Pay-It-Forward program to improve bass fishing in his home state.
How-To
Cranking timber with Marty Stone
In winning the 1990 Bassmaster Classic, Rick Clunn dispelled a myth that lipped baits and their trailing, sharp set of treble hooks aren't effective when fished through heavy timber.
2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia: Preview
Whereas Steve Kennedy had to catch more than 120 pounds of bass to hold off Skeet Reese at the Golden State Shootout at Clear Lake last month, anglers said that about half that amount would put them in contention on Clarks Hill Lake.
Luce dedicates season to support Armed Forces
Luce also challenges each Elite Series pro to "come on board" and pledge to our troops.
2007 Elite Destinations: Clarks Hill Lake
Hydrilla has spread throughout much of this 70,000-acre impoundment, but it's more well-established in the open water of the lower lake.
How-To
Reversing the Texas rig
"Being different is a big theme nowadays," says Mike Iaconelli, the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. "Fish have seen a regular Texas rigged plastic worm 10 times a day for the last five years."
2007 Bassmaster Classic: Practice
The temperature rise could bring largemouth bass into play in the pros' strategies despite the fact that Lay Lake has a large population of spotted bass.
2007 Elite Series – Golden State Shootout: Hands
"I put Super Glue on all my cuts, try to keep them closed up. I'm going to need stitches on a couple of these cuts."
2007 Elite Series – Golden State Shootout: Keys
We asked the final 12 to share what patterns and lures they used to make the cut and what was the single greatest factor in their success.
2007 Elite Series – Golden State Shootout: Kennedy
Jared Lintner asked Kennedy, "Why are you shaking? Is it because you're about to win?"
