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Surprise the special angler in your life with one of these fishing gear stocking stuffers.

These ten fishing gear gift ideas are sure to be a hit with all anglers come Christmas morning. Best gifts for anglers.

Surprise the special angler in your life with one of these fishing gear stocking stuffers.

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These ten fishing gear gift ideas are sure to be a hit with all anglers come Christmas morning. Best gifts for anglers.

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Today on The Starting Spot: Know the Shad to Know the Bass, Ehrler’s Big Finish, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass

Bass Fishing

Know the Shad to Catch More Bass, Brent Ehrler’s Big Victory with Justin Lucas to Finish the 2025 Season, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass and Lessons Learned

Today on The Starting Spot: AL Bass Tournament Changes, Bernie Schultz LIVE!, and Louisiana Focused on Bass Fishing

Bass Fishing

Alabama Bass Tournament Boating Accident Leads to New Policy Changes, Bernie Schultz Commentator on Bassmaster LIVE!, Louisiana Focused on Better Bass Fishing

These are the Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Behind the Tournament DQs, Bass Advent Calendar, and Top 10 Bass Lure Gifts

Bass Fishing

A Look Behind the Tournament DQs and the Integrity of the Bass Tournament Organizations, Strike King Bass Lure Advent Calendar, and Top 10 Bass Lure Gifts for Bass Fishermen

Today on The Starting Spot: More Info on B.A.S.S. DQs , NPFL 2026 Pro Lineup, and the Maryland Bass Conservation Fund

Bass Fishing

More Info from Bassmaster on B.A.S.S. DQs of Tai Au and Jaden Parrish in the recent EQ event , NPFL 2026 Pro Lineup, Maryland Bass Conservation Fund

Here's Your 'Bass Fishing Lure' Christmas Gift Guide!

Bass Fishing

Here's our picks for the top 10 best bass fishing lure gifts for Christmas. From topwaters to soft plastics, this guide will make gift giving a breeze for the fishermen on your holiday list.

A truly one-of-a-kind Clutch glide bait is hidden in a random pair of Bajío sunglasses. Order yours for a chance to win the rarest big-bait of 2025.

Bass Fishing

A truly one-of-a-kind Clutch glide bait is hidden in a random pair of Bajío sunglasses. Order yours for a chance to win the rarest big-bait of 2025.

The perfect advent calendar for every angler on your Christmas list.

Gear Reviews

Count down the days to Christmas with the Strike King 12 Days of Fishmas advent calendar - a gift that reveals a lucky lure or bait in each covered box.

Today on The Starting Spot: Lucas and Ehrler Win at Cross Lake, Lake Fork Amateur Bass Tourney, and a Louisiana Bass Survey

Bass Fishing

Justin Lucas and Brent Ehrler Win at Major League Fishing Team Event at Cross Lake, Lake Fork Amateur Bass Tourney Announced for March of 2026 , and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Asking for Angler's Help on a Bass Survey

Disputed polygraphs, opaque rulings, and rising DQs involving Tai Au, K.J. Queen, Scott Martin, and others have anglers questioning the integrity of the tournament system itself.

Bass Fishing

Disputed polygraphs, opaque rulings, and rising DQs involving Tai Au, K.J. Queen, Scott Martin, and others have anglers questioning the integrity of the tournament system itself.

Today on The Starting Spot: Mercer Interviews Robertson, Crews’ Favorite Bait, and the Best Move to Trigger Bass

Bass Fishing

Dave Mercer Interviews Bassmaster Elite pro Matt Robertson, John Crews, owner of Missile Baits tells his Favorite Bait, and the Best Move to Add to Your Retrieve to Trigger Bass

Find and fish the best lily pad beds for a quicker limit of largemouth bass.

Bass Fishing

Not all lily pad beds are created equal. Learn to identify the most productive when fishing to help catch more and bigger largemouth bass.

Today on The Starting Spot: Bass Hall of Fame Nominations, How to Spybait for Bass, and 5 Great Smallmouth Towns

Bass Fishing

2026 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations are Open, How to Use a Spybait Lure for Bass, and 5 Great Smallmouth Fisheries in the Midwest and 5 Great Towns

Today on The Starting Spot: 2025 Bass Jig Buyer’s Guide, Top Lures on Okeechobee, and Giant Iowa Bass Caught From Shore

Bass Fishing

2025 Tactical Bassin Bass Jig Buyer’s Guide Video, Top Lures Used on Lake Okeechobee During the Bassmaster EQ Tournament, and Giant Iowa Bass Caught from Shore

Today on The Starting Spot: Meet the 10 New Bassmaster Elites, MLF’s 2026 FFS Rules, and Very late Fall Bass

Bass Fishing

Meet the 10 New Bassmaster Elites who Qualified Through the Bassmaster EQs, MLF’s 2026 Forward-Facing Sonar Rules, and How to Catch Very late Fall Bass

These are the Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: A Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, 5 New Berkley Bass Lures, and Bass Fishing Integrity

Gear Reviews

A Classic Fly-Fishing Gift that never goes out of style, 5 New Berkley Bass Lures for 2025, and Major League Fishing Lake Murray DQ leads to Bass Fishing Integrity Discussion

From top-level Elite circuits to local kayak derbies, rules are being broken. This latest scandal just reinforces why integrity is a must for this sport to move forward.

Bass Fishing

From elite circuits to kayak events, cheating cases keep surfacing. This latest scandal shows why integrity must remain the core of competitive bass fishing.

The new Trika CBR Series is a serious crankin' stick sure to please the hardcore crankbait angler.

Gear Reviews

Looking for the best crankbait rod in 2025? Our Trika CBR review covers action, sensitivity, casting performance, and which model fits your crankbait fishing.

Today on The Starting Spot: Win Howell’s Boat, a FFS Compromise, and Bass Hall of Fame Grants

Bass Fishing

Win Bassmaster Elite pro Randy Howell’s Boat, a Forward-Facing Sonar Compromise, and Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Provides 6 Grants for Bass Conservation Projects

Today on The Starting Spot: Fitzpatrick Wins Grand, AR Trophy Bass Program, and Unorthodox Crankbaits for Bass

Bass Fishing

Roger Fitzpatrick Wins Toyota Series Tournament on Grand Lake, Arkansas Trophy Bass Stocking Program, and the Best Unorthodox Crankbaits for Bass Fishing

Berkley hits the bass fishing mark with these five new lure releases.

Bass Fishing

From topwater screamers to soft glide baits, these five new Berkley bass lures for 2025 bring cutting-edge design and serious fish-catching power.

Today on The Starting Spot: Top 10 Baits on Grand, Her Holy Grail Bass, and Final EQ on Okeechobee

Bass Fishing

Top 10 bass Baits for Toyota Series on Grand Lake, Female Guide Catches Her Holy Grail Bass on Lake St Clair, and Final Bassmaster EQ on Okeechobee -Fishing Conditions

The Magellan Jacob Wheeler Flannel Hoodie is ideal for cool fall days on the water.

Gear Reviews

Designed by MLF champion Jacob Wheeler, this series of outerwear from Magellan keeps you warm on the water while earning style points at home.

Today on The Starting Spot: International Co-angler Champion, Guide to Bass Jigs, and Trailer Hitch Maintenance

Bass Fishing

Toyota Series Championship 2025 International Co-angler Champion, Guide to Bass Jigs by Bassmaster Elite pro Keith Combs, and Trailer Hitch Maintenance DIY Tips

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Bass Fishing Integrity, When Can I Bass Fish, and Peak Design Changed My Photography

Bass Fishing

Lake Murray DQ Leads to Questions about Bass Fishing Integrity, When are the Legal Times to Bass Fish in Each State, and Peak Design Photo Gear That Changes Fishing Photography