Bassmaster

Bassmaster is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and the official publication of B.A.S.S. Our mission is to educate, inform and entertain bass anglers while promoting and enhancing the sport of bass fishing, remembering the legacy of our sport and spearheading trends for its future.

Bassmaster

An Impressive Swing

Oui, A Parisian Redneck

Seth Feider • New Market, Minn.

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Conservation

Bass City, USA - Hemphill, Texas

Best Fishing Times

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to Bill Dance and Steve Harvey meeting at ICAST 2025.

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Gettin’ Froggy With It

Introducing… The Quiver Trap • New from Japan, this rigging style will have your bait shivering in anticipation … of being eaten

Last Shot For Topwaters • As things cool down, set your sights on a fall topwater bite

Verified Verticality: Master The Ups And Downs • Make verticality your ally with advice from Elite Series pros

Falling For Jerkbaits • The key to a bass’ heart is through its stomach — learn how to use a jerkbait to get ’em downright twitterpated

Ride With The Glide • Don’t let its size or its price tag intimidate you; a glidebait is your ticket for tempting reaction strikes

John Cox • DOTL Challenge: Put a Progressive 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

Follow The Leader • Let John Crews guide you through the process of picking the perfect fluorocarbon leader

Bottom Huggers • Bass that are locked to the bottom can be hard to find, but learn how to locate them and you’ll bring your bassin’ game straight to the top

Lake Y Project: Year 4 • How has a very average lake changed with sound management practices over the past four years? You may be as shocked as the fish

Finesse Power Fishing For Early Fall • Beau Browning shares a low-tech, fun fishing pattern that can make the difference between making the cut and missing out

Change Is In The Air • As summer winds down and bass head to their fall haunts, target grass to keep the bites rolling in

Chase Down Schooling Bass

Lunker Club

Calm In The Chaos

Honoring The Greats