Columnists

Running in rough water

Gary Clouse

One of the most popular questions the folks at Bassmaster Magazine get for the “Ask the Experts” column is about how to run in rough water. There is no magic...

Staying busy during summer break

Chris Zaldain

It’s nice to be home for a month or so after a string of decent Bassmaster Elite Series events. With only two tournaments left, I’m 17th in the Progressive Bassmaster...

A new Arkansas power 

Bryan Brasher

If you’ve reached this point in the magazine (Bassmaster Magazine July/August 2024), reading carefully along the way, you’ve no doubt perused the annual 100 Best Bass Lakes list. One name...

My 2024 ICAST picks

Bernie Schultz

Each year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...

ICAST and the final two Elites

Stetson Blaylock

It’s the week of ICAST in Orlando, and last week I was enjoying a family vacation in the Caribbean. But, after I finish my duties at ICAST, I’ll need to...

Rebounding from a bad event

Lee Livesay

Now that we have the southern Elite events wrapped up, I’m taking a look at my season before we head up north for the final two events. All things considered,...

Fall of the Big O 

James Hall

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: I dread Bassmaster’s annual 100 Best Bass Lakes issue. Why? It takes a lot of work. I mean, a LOT of work...

Best tips for nighttime fishing

Joey Cifuentes III

The Alabama Swing really showed everyone just how challenging summertime fishing can be. On the upside, you can definitely find a good bite first thing in the morning. A lot...

Too hot for shallows? No way!

Gary Clouse

It seems, no matter where you live, it’s been a hot, hot summer. Because of the high water temperatures, you may be inclined to believe the fish moved off the...

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