How I stay on fish in the summer months
Joey Cifuentes IIIWe’re entering the time of year that typically brings the hottest weather. On southern fisheries, bass anglers will have to make the necessary adjustments. Summer officially begins June 20, but...
There is only today
Bryan BrasherWhile I was spending some time with a good buddy the other night, he revealed that his 83-year-old father is not doing well these days. My buddy went so far...
Schooled on schoolies
Bernie SchultzThree weeks ago, the Bassmaster Elite Series visited Lake Murray in South Carolina, and it proved to be one of the best schooling bass tournaments on record. Carolina native Patrick...
Taking shortcuts to tournament success
Greg HackneyThroughout my 25 years as a professional angler, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. I’ve seen new technology show up in mapping and more detailed, sophisticated electronics....
Rekindling my love for tournament fishing
Stetson BlaylockI’m home after finishing 79th in the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Murray. It was my worst showing in years. What’s especially frustrating is Lake Murray is one of...
The process of appealing
Bryan BrasherAs many of you likely know by now, South Carolina angler Bryan New was disqualified from the St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN held March 7-9 on the Santee...
The Mayfly connection
James HallThe cobwebs spanning the old slider windows of the boathouse were as thick as icing and multilayered. It was hard to tell if the spiders were weaving out of boredom...
Forward-facing sonar wins with an asterisk?
Gary ClouseWe all know the forward-facing sonar (FFS) is a major topic of discussion and controversy in bass fishing. Who knows where this is headed, but there are facts that can’t...
Halftime of the Elite Season
Cooper GallantAfter fishing the fifth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season at Lake Murray, I drove straight home to Bowmanville, Ontario. I had a bad practice at Lake Murray, which...
The difference between a good decision and a bad decision
Brandon PalaniukYou hear it all the time – in local events, on social media and even in the bag line at a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament: “I made bad decisions today.”...
