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KJ Queen • Catawba, N.C.

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Tidal Horrors • Tidal fisheries can be downright scary to figure out. Elite Series pros share their secret weapons to fend off the terrors of timing the tide

Cold Case Files: Idaho Record • The investigation into an unlikely 77-year-old state record provides concrete evidence that validates the catch

Bird’s Eye View • Let a feathered friend take you under their wing when it comes to tracking down baitfish

FFS Tackle Revolution • Forward-facing sonar has taken the fishing world by storm, and lure designers are putting in overtime to build a better mousetrap

A Matter Of Size • If you’re looking for big wins on the water don’t be small-minded about it. A little adjustment to your bait size can yield hefty rewards

Play The Offshore Card • With over a dozen years on the Elite Series under his belt and a lifetime spent perfecting his technique, Brandon Card reveals his winning hand for offshore success

Logan Latuso • DOTL Challenge: Put a Progressive 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

Keep ’Em Coming Back With Blueback • A South Carolina master shares his tips for busting big bass using the blueback herring spawn in May

Pop, Pop, Boom!

Post Up For The Postspawn • Following the shad spawn this time of year can lead you to your next big bite

Fiercely Proper

Keep The Old Man Out