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How-To

Overcoming cold, muddy water

For tournament anglers, there are a number of intervening conditions that can turn a good bite sour. Louisiana pro Greg Hackney doesn't sugarcoat it: "Cold, muddy water is by far the worst set of conditions you can fish," he says.

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Bend hooks for swimbait success

The Megabass Magdraft rigged swimbaits Chris Zaldain uses most frequently to catch super-sized largemouth range in price from $13 to $25 each. Yet, the first thing he’ll tell you to...

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Big bass beneath matted grass

When grass mats at the surface, it can create opportunities to catch the biggest bass on any given body of water. Although it’s sometimes difficult to penetrate, the rewards can...

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Jerkbaits for winter bass

If you’re one of those anglers who assumes you have to revert to finesse tactics when the water gets cold, Jason Christie has some advice for you. Try fishing deep...

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Every top lures gallery

Headed to a lake for a few days of bass fishing? See all the top lures the Elites and Opens pros used during tournaments on different fisheries around the United...

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