My journey with Clunn
Craig LambAs a starstruck teenager I met Rick Clunn in my hometown of Nashville, where he won the 1977 B.A.S.S. Champs tournament on Percy Priest Lake. A chance meeting then turned...
What we do on the off days
Jeff GustafsonOver the past several years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, there are always one or two days throughout each season that are canceled or postponed because of weather. Growing up,...
Looking for the line
James HallI remember not so very long ago riding a little train within the giant golf ball ride in Disney’s Epcot theme park, thinking, “That’s never gonna happen.” The ride is...
Forward-facing sonar and Classic hardships
Davy HiteIt’s been a few weeks since the 2024 Bassmaster Classic at Tulsa, and as I reflect upon it, two things come to mind – the role of forward-facing sonar (FFS)...
Looking for a good Florida Swing
Lee LivesayFinishing fifth at last month’s Bassmaster Classic was a good feeling, especially after coming off a disappointing experience at the previous Elite event on my home waters of Lake Fork....
Recuperating with Florida’s bass
Chris ZaldainI’m writing this the day before the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Florida’s Harris Chain gets underway. Thankfully, we have Wednesday off after the practice days. I’m still recuperating from...
A different view of Florida
Keith CombsFlorida tournaments have been a mainstay of my schedule since I started fishing professionally. I feel like I understand Florida fishing and have had some great finishes there, but as...
New face of hydrilla
Bryan BrasherAfter Scott Martin’s record-breaking victory in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee presented by SEVIIN, I called to chat with him for a few minutes about the impending...
Power up for cleaner screen images
Greg HackneyIf you’re updating your electronics to include forward-facing sonar (FFS) and bigger screens, don’t overlook other changes you may need to get top performance. Perhaps the most important is providing...
Bridging past and present at the Bassmaster Classic
Kyle PatrickAs a 12-year-old, I vividly remember watching iconic anglers like Bryan Kerchal, Rick Clunn, Kevin VanDam and Mike Iaconelli walk across the stage at the Bassmaster Classic. Their presence ignited...
