James Hall

Here are the tactics and tackle that the pros used to win the 2021 Bassmaster Classic

These essential baits will fool just about any fish out there

Go long to shoot better in every scenario

Which lures performed under pressure at this year’s Classic? We asked 11 championship anglers about the baits that kept them in the strike zone

Thompson/Center has given the potent 500 Smith & Wesson a performance upgrade by introducing it in the Pro Hunter rifle. We set out to test the gains (and pains) involved in shooting this cartridge out of a longer barrel, which generates greater velocity. And kick.

It takes a certain type of angler to intentionally target the ocean’s most dangerous predators. Sometimes the fisherman wins the encounter, sometimes the shark does. Whatever the outcome, the stories endure

The fish are small, often measuring a mere 8 inches or so. Yet, their sheer beauty can make a man...

The Crustacean Collector Tony Cuccia / Chalmette, Louisiana When “the storm” hit—that’s how residents of southern Louisiana still refer to...

The Crayfish King Kelly Hutson / Durham, California Kelly Hutson was intent on becoming a computer programmer when he enrolled...

The Cigar Aficionado Paul Baker / Pace, Florida It’s 2 a.m. in Pace, Florida, a small community on the outskirts...