The Bassmasters Classic is arguably the most important tournament in bass fishing. It is being held this year on Louisianan's Red River February 24 - 26, 2012. Amateur fishermen have a chance to qualify for this tournament through the Federation Nation club route. I came within one bass of making it to the Classic 29 years ago. I often wonder how my life and fishing would have been different if I had qualified way back then.

This article has links to several more articles about the Classic and to BASS pages that will keep you updated.

The Bassmasters Classic - Close Don't Count

Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

Captain Mike tells how to swim a jig for bass, where it works best and when to change what you are using.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

Swimming A Jig

Early ice is the best time to catch walleye. Why and how? This information may help you. Do you ice fish for walleye? Share your tips and tactics below in the comments section.

picture (c) Sportsman's Lodge, Lake of the Woods, Baudette, MN

How To Catch Early Ice Walleye