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Hot Tips For Big Winter Bass

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Fair-weather anglers, consider this fact: Three of the five biggest largemouth ever recorded in Bassmaster’s “Day On The Lake” series — lunkers ranging in weight from 9 pounds, 10 ounces to a whopping 11 pounds, 14 ounces — were caught in either January or February! Stay tuned as Bassmaster Elite Series pros show you how to connect with a big winter bass.

Adjusting To Winter

It’s critical to adjust both your presentations and your expectations in winter. According

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