And for the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL), it’s worth calling out a bass that is technically closer to 11 pounds than 10 pounds, Jesse Wise’s, 10-pound, 9 ounce, Amistad freak.

While many anglers assume bass become uncatchable once the ice sets in, America’s most popular game fish is still active—if you know where to find them and how to make them bite. While it's ...