May 29, 2026
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Explore bass tournament fishing tips, strategies and advice from experienced anglers. Learn how to prepare for tournaments, practice efficiently, develop patterns, manage your fishing day, work with a tournament partner and make better decisions on the water. Whether you’re preparing for your first bass tournament or looking to improve your competitive fishing skills, these articles can help you become a more confident and consistent tournament angler.
May 11, 2020
Mike Iaconelli shares his story of the biggest bass he’s ever caught. A huge 12 lbs 13-ounce Largemouth Bass caught on Lake Amistad. Funny story, check it out.
March 2, 2016
If you’re a tournament angler, by now you’ve probably heard a lot about establishing a pattern when you’re on the water. On any given day, there can be one or more patterns that are going on and the anglers who can identify the most productive pattern can usually be found on top of the leader board at the end of the day.
February 18, 2011
As most tournament anglers already know and what future tournament anglers will quickly learn. Sponsors are what can help make an angler a champion. Don’t get me wrong, having a sponsor is not going to make you an instantly better angler. They will however make it possible for you to compete in the extremely expensive world of professional bass fishing. .
December 24, 2002
No one wants to be considered as a Klutz, Rookie, Beginner, Schmuck, or even termed a novice. When you go bass fishing and you want to be seen by your peers as a knowledgeable fisher person - read on- this article will help you to disguise yourself as a bass fishing professional.
October 29, 2002
There are several things you should know before you choose a bass fishing tournament partner. The individual should be one you can work with in harmony, sharing expenses, ideas, opinions, responsibility and knowledge openly and without either of you being offended.
January 13, 2002
Many people would like to compete on the tournament trails, and would do very well, even win large sums of money. The first thing you have to ask yourself is, "do I have what it takes"? I will try to outline below some of the roadblocks and requirements to answer your questions.