Bassmaster

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Bassmaster

Winner, All

Patterson’s Calling

Jay Przekurat • Stevens Point, Wis.

Datebook

On the Tournament Trail

Bass City USA - Plattsburgh, N.Y.

State of the Nation

Best Fishing Times

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk winning Angler of the Year for the second time in August.

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

A Guide for Gifting • Tackle manufacturers displayed their new gear at the recent ICAST trade show. We selected the items you need to put on your Christmas wish list, or should at least plan on gifting yourself

All Choked Up • Elite Series pros identify a pattern that is so good for cold water, it will bring tears to your eyes

Sack A Late-Season 10-pound Beast • How Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain hunts double-digit bass during the cold months

The Informant • Your first fish of the day can give you critical intel on how to alter your strategies for the next bite. Elite Series pro John Cox knows how to get the most out of these moles and what assets to utilize to complete his mission of a full livewell

Antique Lure Values: Finding The Wow Factor • Know the difference between a common old bait and a valuable rare collectible

Justin Atkins • 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

Tackle That’s Trending • Take a gander at the Bass Pro Shops Top Lures that are currently dominating the Elites

The Opposing Forces of Cold-Water Retrieves • In frigid temps, how fast is too fast? Elite Series pro David Mullins dives into the yin of slow movements, as well as the yang of being speedy. The answer may lie on both sides

The Clarity Debate • There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right water color to fish

Justin Atkins Is Feeling “Frittsy” • Late fall and early winter are prime times to target predictable cold-water bites with one of the hottest crankbaits on the market

The Wintertime Equalizer

Indian summer Shakedown • A trio of Elite Series pros explain how they track down bites during a sustained warming trend that follows the onset of fall’s cooler weather

Ike’s Hobie

Lunker Club

Wintertime Outside

Killer Clips

Goodbye, Chief

Young’s Showing Out