Largemouth Bass

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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

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

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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

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Fishing

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

By Shaye Baker

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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

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Fishing

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

By Derek Horner

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Fishing

How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

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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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Fishing

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time

By Alex Robinson

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Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now)

By Joe Cermele

The free rig on the deck of a boat.
Fishing

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

By Derek Horner

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Fishing

Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass

By Pete Robbins

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Fishing

The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners

By Joe Cermele

A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig
Fishing

How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More

By Derek Horner

A fish being cut open with lead weights inside, the lead weights used to try to cheat in a fishing tournament.
Fishing

Louisiana Man Arrested After Stuffing 2.5 Pounds of Lead Weights into Bass at Fishing Tourney

By Natalie Krebs

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Fishing

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

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

By Derek Horner

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KeyMod vs M-LOK: A Deep Dive Into the Best Rail Interface System

By Dave Maccar

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Missouri Bowfisherman Arrows State-Record Grass Carp After Losing It the Day Before

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