How-To

How-To

How to select and store treble hooks

Bassmaster Elite Series champion Jeff Gustafson walks through his entire storage system for treble hooks. Then Gussy breaks down the appropriate treble hook sizes for various baits like crankbaits, jerkbaits...

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Ask the Pros: Christie, Horne and Huff

Bassmaster Elite Series pros Jason Christie, Harvey Horne and Mike Huff answer a few fan-submitted questions from the YouTube family of followers. Check out their answers for Episode 1 of...

It started on the bank

The stand of submerged trees was only about 20 feet from the bank, but I considered it a long cast with the 6-foot spincast outfit I was using. I’m pretty...

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Managing tidal fishery changes

Bass are bass wherever they roam, but tidal fisheries have different rules for key parts of the game. Compared to the reservoirs and natural lakes that dominate the mainstream bass...

How-To

Hackney’s utilitarian swim strategy

Greg Hackney appreciates options, but he’s also a fan of simplicity, especially when it comes to his swim jig tactics. A true utility player, this narrow-nosed jig is made to...

Land of giants: Finding summer studs

When bass are in their summer patterns, understanding what the fish want helps you plan your big-bite strategy. Here’s the skinny from a quintet of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers with...

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Tailrace dos and don’ts

The 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake saw Chris Zaldain committing to the Wilson Dam tailrace. Zaldain’s dedication to the turbulent water showed where his best potential limits...

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