Feel the thrill of the strike with this Field and Stream cover from May 1942. A hefty largemouth bass explodes from dark waters, lunging for the lure with open mouth as two anglers cast from their boat in the background against the glow of a cypress-lined sunset. The moment captures the heart-pounding excitement of bass fishing in wild waters—where timing, patience, and a bit of luck meet in a single leap. A perfect addition to lake houses, fishing cabins, tackle shops, or the walls of anyone who lives for that sudden tug beneath the surface.

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For more than a century, Field & Stream has been the most-trusted voice of the outdoors. With origins dating back to 1871, F&S has taught a nation to hunt and fish, camp and explore, to survive and thrive in the outdoors—all while leading the charge to conserve and fight for wildlife and wild places. The secret to our longevity is simple: Hunters and anglers love a great story—and nobody tells one better than Field & Stream.