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The forward-facing sonar debate

So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.
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The stroll: A comprehensive guide to mid- and hover-strolling
To consistently catch bass using forward-facing sonar, you must master the art of mid-strolling or hover-strolling.
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The forward-facing sonar debate

So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.
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strolling bass luigi de rose
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The stroll: A comprehensive guide to mid- and hover-strolling

To consistently catch bass using forward-facing sonar, you must master the art of mid-strolling or hover-strolling.
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Poop baits stick
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Poop baits stick

Poop baits are so realistic, it’s nearly impossible to fish them wrong—no matter your technique, fish can’t help but strike.
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Why gear ratios matter
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Why gear ratios matter

Choosing the right gear ratio for your technique is key to refining your fishing and getting the most out of every cast and retrieve.
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Top tactics for chasing silver bass

Silver bass may be the best panfish you’ve never targeted, offering exciting opportunities with techniques drawn from both panfish and bass fishing.
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An angler proudly holds a large largemouth bass aboard a bass boat, with the lake stretching out behind them—a testament to the effectiveness of the Bait Finesse System, which offers anglers a fresh approach to targeting bass with light-action baitcasting gear and precise lure selection.
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Bait finesse system offers anglers something new

The Bait Finesse System offers anglers a new approach, allowing them to target bass of all sizes with light-action baitcasting gear.
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icing bass
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Icing bass in winter

Anglers able to take advantage of icing bass opportunities enjoy a frequently overlooked winter adventure.
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smallmouth record
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Record smallmouth caught

A New York State record nine-pound smallmouth bass was caught in the St. Lawrence River last fall by state resident Dante Piraino.
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