Written by Bryan Brasher
Photography by Grant Moxley
A recent move made by a state agency signals next-level concerns over forward-facing and 360-degree sonar.
How can the Wisconsin DNR Spring Hearings potentially affect anglers nationwide? Because this round, they’re calling out fishing technology.

The use of these technologies is dividing our sport, and that is concerning.
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Saltwater or freshwater, live bait is sometimes the only path to fishing success – hard stop. As much as we like throwing the latest and greatest soft plastics and hardbaits, there are instances when live bait will outproduce 10 to 1.
Written by Bryan Brasher
Photography by Grant Moxley
TULSA, Okla. — When most anglers win the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, they at least pretend like it came as the biggest surprise of their lives. But not Justin Hamner.
TULSA, Okla. — Since practice began last week, Alabama pro Justin Hamner says he hasn’t been able to duplicate two patterns from one day to the next.
Written by Bryan Brasher
Photography by Grant Moxley
TULSA, Okla. — “I’m leading the Bassmaster Classic,” said Justin Hamner, sounding as much like he was asking a question as making a statement.

Justin Hamner takes Day 1 Classic lead at Grand Lake.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new regulations to support trophy bass conservation during its February meeting.