Bassmaster

The Worldwide Authority on Bass Fishing

Bassmaster is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and the official publication of B.A.S.S. Our mission is to educate, inform and entertain bass anglers while promoting and enhancing the sport of bass fishing, remembering the legacy of our sport and spearheading trends for its future.

Bassmaster

Anticipating History

Memories Of Kerchal

Wesley Gore • Clanton, Ala.

Datebook

Invasive Carp Photo Contest

Bass City, USA - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Noreen Clough Scholarship Applications Open

Conservation

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans share the wildest thing they’ve seen on the water.

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

A Wayfarer’s Guide

Texas-Sized Classic Return • Fishing’s biggest event is making its second trip to Lake Ray Roberts in four years. But the lake will likely offer a different playing field this time

The Classic DeBait • When it comes to jerkbaits, certain situations call for certain models. Two Classic winners argue their strengths

Taking The Bull By The Horns • Texas longhorns are synonymous with the Lone Star State and Fort Worth, in particular. Classic visitors can celebrate the city’s history

Pundit Picks For The 2025 Classic • Experts make their picks for fishing’s biggest event in this world of grand, new technology

Kayak Krunchtime • Use these tactics to narrow your search for wintertime bass

It’s Monster Time • As bass prepare for the spawn, the big ones come out to play. It’s a great time for anglers to go monster hunting

Mike Huff • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lakehe’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move

Gustafson’s Jighead Minnow Success Story • The 2023 Bassmaster Classic champion shares a hallmark finesse technique that could come into play again in Fort Worth

Blind Casting For Bedding Bass

Hurry Up And Wait • Bass don’t go far after a front, but you have to know where to look for them

Lunker Club

Unreachable

Celebrating The 20th