BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE

Bass Angler Magazine — 2025 Winter Issue

Your Cold-Season Playbook for Catching More Bass

The Winter Issue of Bass Angler Magazine is packed with proven tactics, tournament insights, and gear guidance to help you catch fish when conditions are at their toughest. Whether you’re chasing trophies, dialing in winter presentations, or keeping your boat and equipment ready for the next bite window, this issue gives every angler the tools to stay sharp all season.

Tournament Trail Coverage
Go inside the wins, patterns, and decisions that defined BAM’s biggest events. Learn how top anglers claimed AOY titles, broke down Almanor, unlocked the Columbia River, produced at Potholes, won big money, and built paths toward becoming a pro.

Winter & Cold-Water Tactics
Get detailed instruction on catching bass in cold water across the country. Articles feature wintering on the California Delta, fast techniques with Nick Cloutier, why January explodes in Florida, fishing the shad die-off, clear-water strategies, and proven winter systems from Brandon Cobb and more.

Technique-Specific Mastery
Sharpen the skills that matter most this season: jerkbaits, hair jigs, finesse approaches, oddball lures, tiny-bait situations, and the core fundamentals every angler should revisit.

Kayak Fishing Highlights
Breakdowns from the Delta Kayak scene and the BAM Kayak Championship at Trinity show exactly how top paddlers figured out the winter bite.

Gear, Boat Care & Winter Prep
Stay organized and efficient with winter gear tips, cold-weather clothing insights, end-of-season maintenance, and the latest tools, tech, and tackle that matter right now.

The 2025 Winter Issue delivers tournament knowledge, seasonal tactics, technical instruction, and gear expertise—all designed to help you catch more bass in the coldest months of the year. If you want to stay ahead this winter, this is your issue.