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Inside the Bassmaster Classic: Five days at the ‘Super Bowl’ of bass fishing

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, New York /

Many fishermen firmly believe that the Bassmaster Classic is the “Super Bowl” of bass fishing. While other organizations may match the money payouts, they don’t come close to the popularity, publicity, and enthusiasm generated at the Classic.

The 2026 B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsmans Society) Classic was held in Knoxville, Tenn. March 13-15. It was a record Classic in many ways.

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Chasing New York’s smallmouth bass record? Your odds might be better than ever

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, New York /

The odds of catching a state record smallmouth bass across the Northeast and Midwest have greatly improved the past couple of decades. These state records have been broken numerous times in recent years. There’s a handful of reasons for this possibility.
One is the fact that years ago, the round goby baitfish entered our Great Lakes waterways. The gobies that are loaded with protein help the normal-sized smallies put on an extra pound or more during their lifetime. The second reason for the increased number of records is probably technology.

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Vertical jigging is a great way to go for big lakers

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In the mid 1800s, an angler in the Finger Lake region of Upstate New York would come up with a method to catch lake trout in deep water. Avid angler Seth Green would devise a system to catch the often-deep lake trout, which would turn out to be the predecessor to today’s popular downrigger.
Green invented a method where he would row a boat with two rods trolling for lake trout.

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Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Chad Pipkens talks live sonar

Featured, Features, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Gear & Gadgets, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, National Fishing, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin /

One of the best sources for live sonar information is a guide or professional bass angler who uses it day-in and day-out. Outdoor News recently talked with Chad Pipkens, of Michigan. He is a member of Humminbird’s pro staff and a Bassmaster Elite angler.

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