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Opinion

Forward Facing Sonar Restrictions Hit Pro Bass Fishing, While One Smaller Tour Bans FFS Altogether

By Derek Horner

Two college fishermen hold up bass at a Bassmaster tournament.
Fishing

Podcast: Why Today’s College Anglers Are Tomorrow’s Bass Pros

By Dac Collins

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Fishing

Podcast: The Secrets to Catching Bug-Drunk Smallmouths

By Joe Cermele

JT Thompkins was disqualified from a tournament and it cost him a shot at thousands.
Fishing

Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Disqualified for Failing a Polygraph Test

By Derek Horner

Two college anglers hold up bass.
Fishing

The Best Bass Fishing in America Is Happening on the College Circuit

By Dac Collins

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Gear

Best Crankbaits You Can Get at Bass Pro Shops

By Pete Robbins

A kayak fisherman holds up a nice largemouth bass.
Fishing

Cannibal Bass: What a Problem at an Illinois Fish Farm Can Teach Us About Catching Bigger Largemouths

By Joe Cermele

Using Forward Facing Sonar to Locate Fish
Fishing

7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

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Fishing

How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits

By Shaye Baker

Everything you need to know to catch bass on a strolling rig
Fishing

A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

bellows gill
Fishing

How to Fish the Geecrack Bellows Gill: This JDM Lure Is Starting to Catch Big Bass in the U.S.

By Shaye Baker

The best drop shot rods are sensitive and light, yet powerful enough to pull up giants
Gear

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

Forward facing sonar has changed fishing, and the next evolution is FFS specific baits and gear
Gear

New Lures, Reels, Rods, and Lines Designed for Forward Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

bassmaster
Fishing

Here’s Why Forward Facing Sonar Won’t Be Banned from Professional Bass Fishing

By Derek Horner

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.
Gear

Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod

By Derek Horner

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook
Gear

The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

carolina rig
Fishing

How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

Angler with smallmouth bass.
Fishing

Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip

By Bob McNally

new york record bass
Fishing

Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York

By Bob McNally

A Humminbird and Garmin fish finder on the deck of a boat.
Gear

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

By Pete Robbins

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