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Determined Much?

A Sentinel Steps Aside

On The Hook

Scientific Angle

Datebook

B.A.S.S. weighs in on 30 by 30 concept

Thunderstruck

Astrotables • To order Rick Taylor’s Prime Times products, visit primetimes2.com. For more months, go to Bassmaster.com/astro-tables.

What’s It Worth? • The images below were submitted by Bassmaster readers, and each unique find was appraised by antique tackle expert Karl White. To submit yours, email editorial@bassmaster.com.

You Ask, Pros Answer

Bass Boating

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com/BASS • We asked our social followers to react to Patrick Walters’ Lake Fork performance. Here’s what they said.

Twitter Poll

Land of Giants • Winter Wonder-bites

Winning Ways: Versatility Key in 2020 • Here are the anglers and tactics that earned the most coveted hardware in pro bass fishing

Clark Wendlandt’s Angler of the Year Journey • Throughout the most unconventional Elite Series season in history, this Texas pro proved that consistency, work ethic and fierce determination can make dreams come true

Exclusive First Look: ActiveTarget • Lowrance has entered the realm of live sonar technology. Bassmaster is the first to bring you details of the new product, as well as reactions from Elite Series pros

Spearfishing For Smallmouth? • Last summer, a first-of-its-kind program opened up bass for spearfishing anglers in southern Oregon

Winter’s Lure Lineup • When Elite Series pros dig in their tackleboxes for the perfect cold-water bait, it’s not always the usual suspects that get the nod

DOTL: Jay Yelas • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster 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.

Diary of an Elite Series Marshal

Late Season Festivities • Elite Series pros spend the majority of the year on the road, fishing faraway destinations. Once the season is over, a return home is often a return to chilly temps and fun fishing. Here, five pros share how and where they celebrate their winter break

Swimbaiting Frozen Smallies • Just because it’s crazy cold in the wintry Midwest, don’t think you have to use finesse tactics to find success. This Michigan guide found a niche swimbait bite that will inspire you to layer up and start casting

January Jawbreakers Are In The Cards • Brandon Card breaks down his favorite way to attack the docks in the dead of winter

Hot Tips For Big Winter Bass

Find ’Em In The First Quarter • Three Elite Series pros attack winter bass fishing in very different ways. Put all three concepts in your bag of tricks and you’ll no doubt find a limit when you hit the water this month

Thief-Thwarting Rod Quiver • My fishing buddy Kris Stakely of Benton Harbor, Mich., built a nifty open-end rod-transport tube for pickup truck beds that keeps the rods secure and helps avert opportunistic thieves. He helped me make one so my rods are no longer taking up space on my truck’s passenger side. The project cost about $25.

Lunker Club

A Welcome Goodbye

Martin’s Plan On Track