Bass Angler Magazine

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BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE – BAM – Helping You Catch More Bass Since 1992!

2025 Winter Issue – Packed with proven tactics, tournament insights, and guidance to help you catch fish when conditions are at their toughest, the Winter Issue of Bass Angler Magazine gives every angler the tools to stay sharp all season. Whether you’re chasing trophies, dialing in winter presentations, or keeping your boat and equipment ready for the next bite window, this issue is your cold-season playbook for catching more bass!

Tournament Trail Coverage – Go inside the wins, patterns, and decisions that defined BAM’s biggest events. Learn how top anglers claimed AOY titles, broke down Almanor, unlocked the Columbia River, produced at Potholes, won big money, and built paths toward becoming a pro.

Winter & Cold-Water Tactics – Get detailed instructions on catching bass in cold water across the country. Articles feature wintering on the California Delta, fast techniques with Nick Cloutier, why January explodes in Florida, fishing the shad die-off, clear-water strategies, and proven winter systems from Brandon Cobb and more.

Technique-Specific Mastery – Sharpen the skills that matter most this season: jerkbaits, hair jigs, finesse approaches, oddball lures, tiny-bait situations, and the core fundamentals every angler should revisit.

Kayak Fishing Highlights – Breakdowns from the Delta Kayak scene and the BAM Kayak Championship at Trinity show exactly how top paddlers figured out the winter bite.

Gear, Boat Care & Winter Prep – Stay organized and efficient with winter gear tips, cold-weather clothing insights, end-of-season maintenance, and the latest tools, tech, and tackle that matter right now.

The 2025 Winter Issue delivers tournament knowledge, seasonal tactics, technical instruction, and gear expertise—all designed to help you catch more bass in the coldest months of the year. If you want to stay ahead this winter, this is your issue.

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2025 Fall Issue – Packed with expert tips, tournament coverage, seasonal tactics, and product insights to help you catch more bass this season, the BAM Fall 2025 issue has everything you need, whether you’re gearing up for summer tournaments, looking for the latest gear recommendations, or refining your seasonal fishing techniques.

Tournament Recaps and Pro Spotlights – Deep dives into the hottest events of the season:

• Desperate Measures with Jeff Gustafson
• Don Pedro BAM Super 60 Pro Tour
• Scholastic Delta Event
• Mohave BAM Super 60 Pro Tour
• Delta Pro Am Highlights
• Surviving the Road with Jake Lawrence
• I Won the Tournament – Karl Okerman

Seasonal Tactics That Deliver – Dial in your summer approach:

• Topwater Techniques for Fall Smallmouth
• Chasing Surface Schoolies with Sam Lashlee
• Upsizing Your Fall Bass
• The Transition Through the Fall Bass
• Fall to Winter Transition with Mark Menendez
• Chasing Late Fall Giants
• Fishing Chocolate with Bill Lowen

Technique Tips from the Pros – Learn from the best with in-depth looks at specialized tactics:

• Bass in the Brush with Stephen Browning
• Rod Dynamics with Randall Tharp
• Don’t Forget the Lizard
• Going Lipless with Matt Steffan
• Adding a Swimbait to the Mix

Kayak Fishing Adventures – Paddle into productive waters with tips and stories from the kayak scene:

• Thermalito Kayak
• Don Pedro Kayak

Gear Up with Confidence – Get the most out of your time on the water with curated gear insights and tackle picks:

• Tools, Tech and Tackle
• I Like Big Baits But…
• Get Tough or…

From finesse presentations to giant bait tactics, we cover what works and when to use it.

Available in print and digital editions, the Fall 2025 issue of BAM is your complete fall fishing guide. Get ready to make this your most successful fall season yet.

2025 Summer Issue – Packed with expert tips, tournament coverage, seasonal tactics, and product insights to help you catch more bass this season, the BAM Summer 2025 issue has everything you need, whether you’re gearing up for summer tournaments, looking for the latest gear recommendations, or refining your seasonal fishing techniques.

Tournament Recaps and Pro Spotlights – Deep dives into the hottest events of the season:
• Shasta Showdown delivers big bags and even bigger stories
• Collegiate Clash on Shasta reveals which rising stars came out on top
• Young Guns Show Out at Don Pedro highlights future pros on the rise
• Don Pedro Domination breaks down the BAM Pro-Am action
• How Ken Mah Crushed the Field, a breakdown of his winning strategy

Seasonal Tactics That Deliver – Dial in your summer approach:
• Staging bass in key areas as water temps rise
• Fishing through vegetation with precision techniques
• Power-fishing shallow banks for reaction strikes
• Triggering bites during the shad spawn
• Adjusting for post-front and dog-day conditions

Gear Up with Confidence – Curated gear insights and tackle picks:
• The top hardbaits for summer success
• Essential tools for serious anglers
• Can’t-miss topwater lures and how to fish them
• Pro tips from Bernie Schultz to increase your strike ratio

Destination Breakdowns and Hidden Hotspots – Must-visit destinations from coast to coast:
• Johnny Creek’s untapped bass potential
• Must-fish waters in New Jersey
• Leech Lake’s smallmouth playbook
• Florida’s underrated Teneroc fishery
• Clear Lake’s kayak opportunities
• Surprising success fishing from a Sea-Doo

Real Angler Stories and Practical Advice – Inspiring stories and useful how-to content:
• One angler’s journey from garage dreams to tournament reality
• Feeding frenzy tips to keep bass active through summer
• How to catch fish in the rain and tough conditions
• Quick techniques that help any angler catch more now

2025 Spring Issue – Featuring champion bass angler Luke Johns on the cover, the Spring 2025 edition of Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) is packed with expert tips, tournament coverage, seasonal tactics, and product insights to help you catch more bass this season. Whether you’re gearing up for spring tournaments, looking for the latest gear recommendations, or refining your seasonal fishing techniques, this issue has everything you need! Here’s a peek at some of the stories you’ll find in this action-packed issue:

Seasonal Fishing Tips – Springtime Tactics for Big Bass
Bulk Up Your Light Line Fishing – How to upsize in finesse situations
Finding and Fishing Ditches for Spring Bass – Targeting key transition areas
Cranks for Early Season Bass – Choosing the right crankbaits for colder water
Five Soft Plastic Rigs for Spring – Must-have setups for versatile fishing
Spring Consolidation – Understanding seasonal bass behavior
Find the Bluegill – Find the Bass – Unlocking patterns based on baitfish movements

Tournament Trail Coverage – Inside the Action
Clear Lake Pro-Am – Delta Pro-Tour TOC – Berryessa Pro-Am TOC – BAM Berry Kayak TOC
Super 60 Headshots – A look at the top anglers and their paths to success
Tournament Prep Tactics with Top Pros – How the best get tournament-ready
I Won the Tournament with Luke Johns – First-hand insights from a champion

Technique-Specific Articles – Mastering Key Approaches
Swimming with Hackney – Pro tips for effective swim jig fishing
Lipless Lessons with Alex Davis – Maximizing lipless crankbait effectiveness
Frogging with MLF Pro Keith Carson – Best spring frog-fishing strategies
Squarebills with David Walker – Targeting reaction bites in shallow cover

The Spring 2025 BAM print edition is your bass fishing resource, packed with expert knowledge, tournament recaps, and cutting-edge techniques. Whether you’re a tournament angler or a weekend warrior, BAM has something for you!

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