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Nearly all of bass' movements in the late fall are related to forage, most notably shad. Mark Menendez has a system that keeps him in fish all day long, regardless of the conditions. Story »

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Bonus: Monster Bass

California's Mike Long has landed hundreds of fish over 10 pounds. Here, Long explains how to catch a teener.

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Towing your bass rig

Learn what the pros know about keeping your ride comfortable and safe.

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Bonus Content, Nov. 2009

Previewing the hottest lures, tackle storage and terminal tackle trends of 2010.

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These new Damiki crankbaits have a realistic baitfish profile and are available in seven colors.

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BASS Times Quick Tip

Expert tips from the pages of BASS Times.

  • Wake up fall bass
  • Reliable laydowns
  • Don't knock docks
  • Carolina rig with a twist

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BASS FISHING TIPS

Fall

FallRed Eye Shad for fall bass
James Niggemeyer recommends a lipless crankbait for shallow fall bass.

  • Fall bassin'
  • Follow the bait
  • Minicranking the fall

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Winter

Angler ImageSpooning: The Elites' Dirty Little Secret
Horizontal, deep presentations with giant spoons are the hottest trend on the trail.

  • Beat the cold
  • Bass don't hibernate
  • Heavy metal for cold bass

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Prespawn

PrespawnSwimming Jigs
A surprising technique that's been around for decades may be the hottest tactic of the year.

  • Tim Horton's go-to bait
  • Tube tactics on docks
  • Burning buzzbaits

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Spawn

SpawnThe Good, Bad and Ugly of Bed Fishing
Does bass fishing during the spawn affect the future of the fishery?

  • Swimming a jig
  • How to make bedding bass bite
  • Finding beds and bass

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Postspawn

PostspawnGerald Swindle and the Shad Spawn
When the shad begin spawning in impoundments, hungry postspawn bass are drawn to those areas.

  • Swimming jigs
  • Slow down, change up for postspawn bass
  • Rock solid postspawn tactics

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Summer

SummerFlutter Spoon, part 3
Part 3 reveals how to fish a giant spoon throughout the year.

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  • Flutter Spoon, part 1
  • Night fishing for smallies

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