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Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to the Northern Open qualifiers.

Twitter Poll • When choosing a jerkbait for cold water, the No. 1 consideration is?

What’s It Worth • The images below were submitted by Bassmaster readers, and our antique tackle expert, Karl White, appraises the value of each unique find. To submit yours, email editorial@bassmaster.com.

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The Epic Rise of Seth Feider • This Minnesota pro fought through self-doubt and failure to become not only the most popular pro on tour, but the most consistent one, as well

Winning Ways: 2021 Elite Season Roundup • Take a look at the gear and techniques that were responsible for securing blue trophies for the best in the business

New Gear for the New Year • Manufacturers were busy during the pandemic. Here is a sneak peek at the hottest new offerings for bass anglers for 2022

Taku Talks to Smallmouth • This Japanese pro never caught a smallmouth until last year, and he has proved to be one of the best in the world at speaking their language

Harvey Horne • [Early Winter] DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lake he’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move.

The Atkins Diet (for bass) • If you get in this Elite Series pro’s boat, you can smell what he is cooking up for both largemouth and smallmouth. Check out his recipes for success

The Swindle System • One of the Bassmaster greats explains how he prepares in the offseason and shares some trick plays for when the fishing is tough

The Hunt/Fish Paradigm • Some of the best bass anglers in the world spend a lot of time in the deer woods. They believe there is a syncopated relationship to the rhythm of being successful at both

A Superspooky Sermon From The St. Johns River • Halloween may be over, but Cliff Prince says now is the perfect time to resurrect a long-lost relic from your tacklebox

Late-Fall Lunker Patterns

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Find ’Em After Fall Fronts • The period after an autumn front can make for some tough fishing, but all is not lost

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Ike Ponders Next Move