Bassmaster

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

One Wild Ride

A Really Good Bad Boy

Nick Trim • Galesville, Wis.

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Bass City, USA - Anderson, S.C.

Conservation

Best Fishing Times

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Queensland, Australia • Giant predators and ‘bass’ of a different stripe in Carl Jocumsen’s homeland

Gerald Swindle • DOTL Challenge: Put a Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro on his home lake for a cold midwinter pre-practice session while we log every move

The Ike Era • After more than 30 years of professional bass fishing, Mike Iaconelli has retired from the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. We recently sat down for a conversation with the hall of famer to learn more about the next chapter of Ike’s career

Year of the Urchin • We trace the hottest trend of 2026 and round up the latest urchin-inspired tackle for this holiday season

Editor’s Picks • 30 ICAST releases any bass angler would love to land on Christmas morning

The Evolving Bass Family Tree • How DNA analysis is shaping bass species recognition and management

Strength In Numbers • Mimic the drawing power of a school of baitfish with this mix of proven and new multi-bait lures

The ‘Hole’ Idea: Michigan’s Magic Coldwater Baits • From small-town roots grew a legacy that collectors still chase a century later

How To Play Tyler Rivet’s Punch-Out • The Louisiana pro breaks down his favorite winter pattern for punching mats in the Deep South

The Cold Is Coming • How to deal with the first major cold front of the season

Lunker Club

Optimize Your Offseason

A Smallmouth Show

Ike’s Home Run Career