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The desire to see what is out there and explore is who we are, as anglers and humans. There has always been an inherent draw to the mystery and wild of the jungle.

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Late Season Limbo: Understanding Elaborate Lake Contour to Offer E-Z Pickins

As the end of an ice fishing season is on the horizon, anglers often go north to seek adventure while they still can. On Northern lakes that appear to be puzzling to start with, understanding contour and fish activity are keys to success.

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Late Season Spoon Science: Studying clicks, ticks, and vibration

Unlock the secrets of underwater acoustics and discover how late-season fish "feel" your lures through the ice. This deep dive into the science of vibration explores how specific rattle materials—from high-frequency tungsten to subtle glass—can be the ultimate difference-maker between a dead line and a trophy catch.

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Hooks & Habits: Performance Psychology in the Bassmaster Elite Series

In a field of some of the best bass anglers, what are the mental habits of Bassmaster Elites who have stood out and built a proven resume of success? We interviewed five greats to hear what they had to share and analyzed their response and language.

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From the Desk of Dom

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Mark Sak: Fisherman, Family Man, & (Now) Hall-of-Famer.

Our Friend, Mark Sak, is the newest member of the freshwater fishing hall of fame.

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Hard Water High: Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing Vacation School Returns to Mullett Lake

School is in session, and this class is on the frozen water of Mullett Lake, Michigan. Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing Vacation School returns for instruction and insight in angling education.

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Thank you, Ike

After thirty years of professional fishing, Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Bass Fishing Hall of Famer, Michael “Ike” Iaconelli announced his career will pivot after this season to focus on his platforms outside of national-level competition.

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Wall-Hanger Walleye: Expert Considerations for Springtime Detroit River Giants with Capt. Lance Valentine

Delivery & Devour: The Art in Presentation of Detroit and St Clair River Walleye jigging.

Happy birthday, @bassmaster_mike!!!! 🎂 🥳 🎉 Whether the shenanigans include fish or not, there never is a dull moment.

I went to my first football match over the weekend! Always great to do fun stuff with my beautiful wife, @sarahwixonturcott, and my brother-in-law, @davidwixon. ⚽️ 🥅 #coventrycityfc #pusb

(2023➡️2013) Congrats to @hankcherryfishing on his BIRTHDAY WIN yesterday in the first Bassmaster Elite Series event of the year on Lake Guntersville! Impressive dub on the grub 👏🏼 🍒 🏆 🎂 🥳 #Bassmaster #lakeGuntersville #bassfishing #CherryCherryHanky #ForesightFishing

The annual sturgeon spearing season on Black Lake is set to begin in a little over a half hour! 2025 was the shortest season ever recorded at 17 to harvest a quota of six fish. Sturgeon spearing tells a story that is rich in history and culture across northern Michigan. It is filled with lore of tradition and monster-sized fish, while serving as an inspiration for conservation efforts in one of the greatest comeback stories ever told in fishing and species restoration. Be sure to read more at www.Foresight-Fishing.Com! Photos have been used with permission from the archives of the Michigan DNR, the Woiderski family, the Thirsty Sturgeon collection, and the Cheboygan Tribute archives. #Sturgeon #Spearing #icefishing #michigan #blacklake

Wishing the best of safety and success for everybody involved with @bass_nation this season! The Elite Series kicks off today on historic Lake Guntersville in Alabama. With cold temperatures, healthy grass, and anglers restricted from forward-facing sonar, this is going to be good 🤤 🎣 #Bassmaster #LakeGuntersville #EliteSeries #BassProShop #NitroBoats

Folks at home, folks at home 🗣️ 🏡 @mikeiaconelli has announced this will be his last year fishing the @bass_nation Elite Series. As you may know, he is the angler I modeled myself after when I was a kid getting into fishing. His impact has been tremendous not only on me, but across the industry. Be sure to check out my recent column on Foresight-Fishing.Com for an in-depth story to recognize and honor one of the greats. link in bio. Own your destiny and most importantly, NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!! 🙏🏼 🎣 #GoingIke #nevergiveup #bassmaster #ikelive #foresightfishing

I’m still chasing this rush. Running errands with my mom meant a stop at Gander Mountain in Flint. What baits were you grabbing back then? 🎣 #tackleshop #nostalgiacore #fishinglife #gandermountain #memories

FAMILY STORY TIME!!! This is all new knowledge to me with pictures I have never seen before today. I’m so happy to share the details of my family that relates to bass fishing (hear me out). My 3x great grandparents settled a farm in northern Michigan in the mid 1800s. This would be where my grandfather, Floyd, was born in 1933. I always thought the farm was 50 miles east, BUT IT TURNS OUT, their homestead was a lot closer. In fact, it was a few minutes away from the boat ramps between two of my favorite lakes. I wonder if they ever swam there or harvested fish from the same waters I would later go on to bang a crankabait or stroke a football jig offshore on rock piles generations later. Photos 2 and 6 were taken in 1897. Photo 4 may have been 1940. Photo 8 was taken in 1985 of my 4x great grandmother, Elizabeth. She was born on Grindstone island in upstate NY on the St Lawrence River (AKA smallmouth bass fishing heaven). When she was born in 1818, it was a gray zone whether or not the island was USA or Canada. Maybe this is all just crazy coincidental- OR PERHAPS, like many things in my life, it all connects back to the water. I think to myself….what a wonderful world 🥹 🌎 (L-R)Photo 4: great Aunt Naomi, Great Grandpa Henry Oliver, and my grandfather Floyd. Photo 6: 3x great grandfather Andrew Bert, 3x great uncle Roy, 4x great grandfather Henry, 3x great uncle Jace, 4x great grandmother Sarah, and 3x great aunt Ethel. #bassFishing #northernMichigan #familyhistory #geneology #smallworld

🎣 👀 Don’t overlook the little things- in life and in fishing. A small wind break like this or other pieces of cover may seem insignificant but gamefish are attracted to these spots like a magnet. @drews_mittin_fishin_adventures #bassfishing #michiganfishing #largemouthbass #upnorthmichigan #bigbite

Wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my lovely mother-in-law, Joan Wixon 🎂 🎁 you are one of the most beautiful treasures of this life and earth! Thank you for being you 🥰 💝 🎉

🎮🧊🎣 Walleye gamer Watching them come in, chase, and commit never gets old. What an adventure with @teamgunsmokesportfishing. #walleye #icefishing #saginawbay #icefishingmichigan #walleyefishing

🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨 Have you heard about the new guy?! The Great Lakes state has a new face fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series in this incoming rookie class. Meet @aaronjfishing, a Lake St Clair local and Adrian College Alum who brings a fierce competitive edge to tournament bassin. Having fished with a proven resume in kayak derbs, the college circuit, the BASS Nation, and the Opens, this guy is one to keep your eyes on. Read more at Foresight-Fishing.Com- link in bio! Best of wishes in success and safety this year, Aaron! Your fellow Michiganders are cheering you on 😎 🙏🏼 🎉 🎣 #Bassmaster #ForesightFishing #Michigan #dreamsdocometrue #bassfishing

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Meet the Elite: Aaron Jagdfeld, Michigan’s Newest Bassmaster Pro

From a ‘born to fish’ baby bib to a dominant collegiate career,the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Angler from Michigan steps onto the national stage as a testament to persistence and grit.

Pike Perspective: Fifty Years of Memories Leading to a Record

This is a story about a giant. A tale of an elusive monster to be remembered for a very long time. A saga to be shared amongst boat ramps and tackle shops

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Beaded Spoons- a Timeless Tale of Michigan’s Thumb

The beaded spoon is a timeless tradition of historical and cultural context as it applies to the modern era of ice fishing. From what might look like a simple do-dad on the shelf or in the tackle box, the history and placement of these baits have a story to be shared. .

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Subtlety is Key- Approaching Wary Walleye with Capt. Brandon Stanton

What to do when walleye are playing hard to get.; this approach to success and presentation is more simple than many lead to believe!

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The word Foresight reflects the thought and prep that go into a good day on the water.

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