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The Arkansas Bass Slam

Anglers from across the country tow their boats to Arkansas to sample the Natural State’s storied fishing for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. But anglers shouldn't overlook the state’s excellent striped bass and white bass fishing.

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The blueprint for fishing laydowns

By nature’s design, blown-over trees become fish-holding structures. Three Elite Series pros detail how to build solid limits of bass from this ­underwater architecture.

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Look for bass on ledges right now

It’s time to look for bass on the ledges. By “ledges,” I’m referring to those underwater haunts where a shallow flat falls off into the much deeper old river channel or primary creek channel.

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It’s time to look deep for bass

The almanac says the first day of summer will fall on June 21, so what we find ourselves in right now is a transitional period where late spring starts to change into that long hot season.

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The mental game of fishing

In bass fishing, bad decisions seem to be contagious. When you make one you seem to make many more.

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How I weighed in 25-5 at Dardanelle

I didn’t win the 2014 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas but I did bring in the biggest sack of the tournament on Day 2 – 25 pounds, 5 ounces!

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Day on the lake with Jamie Horton

Welcome to Bassmaster Magazine's Day on the Lake! This month, it’s Jamie Horton's turn to take on a small lake he’s never seen before; he’ll attempt to catch bass for seven hours while we document his every move.

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20Qs with Brandon Palaniuk

Brandon Palaniuk is one of the hottest young stars in bass fishing today. But how does he stack up against our 20 Questions?

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