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

Stinky, Slimy Misfortune

All I Want For Christmas

Tyler Rivet

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Conservation

Bass City, USA - Scottsboro, Ala.

Best Fishing Times

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Cool Fishing Essentials

Ice Breakers And Bite Makers • Learn how these traditional ice fishing tactics help Elite pros put more fish in the boat when in open water

Hackney’s Winter Jig Master Class • Learn from the best with these hot tips for mastering the cold-time bite

The Skinny on Flat-Sides • Catch more cold-water bass with these subtle, skinny crankbaits

The Ups and Downs of Fishing Winter Tides • The best time to catch some of the biggest bass in tidal fisheries is right now

Fame, Fanfare and Feathers • Heddon’s Wilder-Dilg Feather Minnow was a colorful success with a clever marketing twist

Don Wirth • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Senior Writer on a small lake fished by many Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pros and see how he compares

Christmas Buyer’s Guide • Ensure your favorite angler has a Merry Christmas with our annual Bassmaster guide to gift giving

Pre-Frontal Power Play • When the weather turns rainy, turn to power-fishing baits to find bass

Bryant Smith’s Cold-Weather Milk Run • The northern California pro breaks down one of his favorite patterns for luring out the final reaction bites of the year

Slay ’Em On Channel Swings

Standing Out In A Crowd

A Wirth-while Career