This lively July 1953 Field and Stream cover captures a high-stakes moment among the lily pads. A powerful largemouth bass bursts from the water, jaws wide to swallow a fleeing frog, freezing a display of that split-second instinct of predator and prey. A dynamic piece for lake houses, fishing cabins, tackle shops, or any angler’s space that celebrates the raw drama of topwater action.

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