Author: Mark Lassagne

Mark Lassagne is a professional bass angler, outdoor writer, and publisher based in Northern California. As the founder of Bass Angler Magazine and the BAM Tournament Trail, Mark has dedicated his career to growing and promoting the sport of bass fishing, especially on the West Coast. With decades of tournament experience across the country—from MLF Toyota Series events to his own BAM Pro Tour—Mark brings a unique blend of on-the-water knowledge and industry insight. The content of his writing focuses on helping anglers of all skill levels to catch more fish, understand cutting-edge techniques, and stay connected to the latest trends in bass fishing. When he’s not behind the wheel of his Ford F-350 hauling the BAM stage, you’ll find him chasing bass in California’s best fisheries in his Bass Cat.

MARK’S VIDEOS

December 20, 2009August 17, 2015 Mark Lassagne No Comments

Here are the links to several videos I have done. BassEdge POD Cast done with Aaron Martin Here are some videos I did with Tony Stoltz from www.westernbass.com Bass guide and touring pro Mark Lassagne takes on his prefish of Lake Shasta and goes over pre fish techniques and how to find the bass there….

USA Team Wins Gold!

December 14, 2009August 26, 2015 Mark Lassagne No Comments

U.S. team takes the gold at the World Black Bass Sport Fishing Championship Mexico hosts CIPS event at Lake Cuchillo MONTERREY, MEXICO–The fifth annual World Black Bass Sport Fishing Championship was held just outside China in northeastern Mexico this past weekend. Located about an hour’s drive from Monterrey, Mexico and 65 miles southwest of McAllen,…

California Delta

December 14, 2009August 17, 2015 Mark Lassagne No Comments

California Delta By Mark Lassagne If you have dreamed of a place where you can catch 20-50 fish a day in the three to five pound range and have the opportunity to bag a ten-pound fish of a lifetime in the same day. The Delta, with seemingly endless rock banks, expansive weed flats and tulle…

Setting Up Color Depth Shading

August 29, 0202September 23, 2022 Mark Lassagne

Color Depth Shading By Mark Lassagne What’s the best way to locate a productive structure on a lake, especially one you haven’t fished often? A paper map, mapping on your phone, tablet or, better yet, a quality graph with a good map card. Have you ever taken a topo map and marked up the contour…

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