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100 Best Bass Lakes-Best of the 2010’s • The numbers were crunched from Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings from the past decade. The following rankings identify, in order, our nation’s legacy lakes — the bass factories that simply keep on giving

The Colors of Night • It doesn’t make sense for fish to discriminate between lure colors when it’s dark outside, right? Sensible or not,bass care. Here’s how a night-fishing master dials in colors when there is no light

Tokwe Mukosi: Africa's Up-And-Coming Trophy Bass Lake • It seems that Africa is becoming the new frontier of bass fishing, and this new body of water may become the crown jewel of the continent’s pursuit of the largemouth holy land

Pointing to Ledges • Catching summer bass from deep structure is a common effort. However, success at this venture depends greatly on eliminating the points and ledges that do not hold bass and knowing how to coax bites from those that do

A Bass’ Viewpoint • Realistically painted topwaters can be excellent fish-catching baits. But for consistent success,you’re better off considering things other than their appearance

DOTL: Gary Clouse [Summer] • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster 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.

Find Current for the Hot Bite • Fishing the dog days can be frustrating. Like you, bass are lazy and want out of the heat. Moving water, however, changes things. Follow Bill Lowen’s lead on how to find current no matter where you are fishing, and what to cast when you get there

Summer of the Jerkbait • Three Elite Series pros describe in detail why jerkbaits are the most underutilized tool in a bass angler’s arsenal when water temperatures spike upward

Handle ‘Em in Heavy Cover • Gnarly cover comes in many shapes and sizes. Anglers can’t always opt for heavy gear to give them the upper hand. So, developing a strategy to not only get bit, but get the fish in the boat, is imperative. A trio of Elite Series pros offer tips to do just that

Pattern of the Month

Bass Basics

Triple Threat

Bass Yak

Lunker Club • Congratulations to the newest members of the Bassmaster Lunker Club™. Membership in the club is free and open to any B.A.S.S. member who catches a largemouth bass weighing 10 pounds or more, a spotted bass weighing 5 pounds or more, or a smallmouth bass weighing 6 pounds or more, from Jan. 1, 2019, to the present. New Lunker Club members will receive an official certificate with holder and a gift pack.

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