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Breaking News (Facebook Live Video): 17-Plus Pound Bass Just Caught on O.H. Ivie Reservoir

A new lake record largemouth bass was caught today from O.H. Ivie Reservoir in central Texas, and this Facebook Live video shows the fish being weighed at a nearby tackle shop/convenience store.
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Video: Texas Angler Catches 14.48-Pound Largemouth Bass

YouTuber Tyler Anderson visits famed O.H. Ivie Reservoir in central Texas and battles one of the biggest bass ever captured on video.
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2-Year Bass Fishing Field Test: Shimano Curado CU200K Reel and Loomis IMX-PRO Topwater Frog Rod

Any bass rod and reel can impress for a day or two on the water, but how will it stand up through a 2-year grind of heavy use?
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SPRO Aruku Shad

The SPRO Aruku shad Is available in 23 new distinctive colors for 2022.
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When Waders Beat a Boat

There are windows of opportunity when you’ll catch more and bigger fish — bass included — in lakes by leaving the boat at home and sneaking around in waders instead.
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Line Winding Tip: Smart Use of Backing on a Fishing Reel

It makes financial sense to partially fill a fishing reel spool with backing. Here’s how to do it correctly.
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Video: How to Rig Wild Shiners for Trophy Largemouth Bass

Targeting monster largemouth bass with wild shiners is very effective, but you must be rigged correctly. Your standard bass gear isn’t the best choice.
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SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70

Popping frog action has just been super-sized with the SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 70.
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Jigworms (aka Ned Rigs) for Summertime Bass

Many summertime bass move to deep weedlines, and the best way to catch them is with a jigworm (aka Ned Rig).
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3 Tips for Catching Bass on Hollow-Bodied Frogs

Frog fishing for summertime bass can be deadly, provided you follow these three simple tips for success.
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College Angler’s Boat Struck by Lightning

While practicing for an upcoming bass tournament, the boat of an angler from McKendree University (Illinois) was hit by lightning.
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Fishing Rod Power vs. Action

Anglers often misuse the terms “power” and “action” when talking about fishing rods. Do you know the difference?
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Hall of Fame Bass Angler Davy Hite Keeps It All in Perspective

Bass fishing icon Davy Hite carries a 50-year-old pliers and packaged spinnerbait in his boat to keep everything in perspective.