A whirlwind month of fishing
Cooper GallantIn my last column, I mentioned I was going to North Carolina’s Outer Banks for the second time with a crew of family and friends to surf fish for saltwater...
Why I fell in love with fishing
Luke PalmerWhen I first heard the news that the Bassmaster Elite Series events will not require entry fees in 2025, my first thought was, “Heck yeah! I might be able to...
My November reset
Stetson BlaylockSome Bassmaster Elite Series pros stay fully engaged with the particulars of tournament fishing during the offseason. I’m one of the guys who needs a reset. A reset for some...
Announcing Bassmaster’s No. 4
James HallIt has been 7,761 days since I wrote my first column for Bassmaster Magazine. That’s a tad over 21 years. The September 2003 issue was my first as editor of...
Don’t miss this glidebait window
Michael IaconelliThere’s a window of opportunity going on right now in much of the country. It’s a short transition between fall and winter. Even in the South, we’re seeing cooler nights...
My friend, Mark Zona
Bryan BrasherI was vacationing in the Florida Keys — actually enjoying my 13th wedding anniversary and my beautiful wife’s 50th birthday — when I got the text. Mark Zona was leaving...
My favorite approach for fall largemouth
Mark MenendezI love it when the weather starts to cool in the early fall. The days get shorter, and the leaves begin to turn colors and fall to the ground. This signals...
Is lure color overrated?
Keith CombsSome people think that minor differences in lure coloration can make a huge difference in your catch rate, while others believe it’s an overrated factor. Does it really matter that...
An unexpected victory
Bobby Bakewellby Bobby Bakewell Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin presented by SEVIIN means everything to me. The fact that I get to fish the 2025 Bass Pro...
Forward-facing sonar — better get onboard
Gary ClouseI’ve been on the fence about forward-facing sonar (FFS) as I try to ponder its benefits and drawbacks to the sport. I’ve used it a lot over the last three...
