A little about risk management
Mark MenendezOne thing I can tell you about life as a professional angler is that this life is a gamble. Early on in our careers we are working to develop our partnerships,...
The camping life
Wes LoganSince the start of my career, I’ve done the hotel life, and I’ve done the Airbnb thing, and while it worked, it brought some unique challenges to the road life. Finding...
Hangin’ with the boys
Bill LowenMy favorite part about life on the Bassmaster Elite Series is the traveling with my family. We’ve built a life together in the camper, and we do a lot of...
Harris Chain ended my Top 50 streak
Stetson BlaylockA Top 50 finish isn’t a meaningful accomplishment in most tournaments, including many high-level events. But when you’re competing against the incredibly talented anglers who fish the Elite Series, a...
What’s my line?
Bernie SchultzPeople often ask me what type of line I use, and it’s a fair question. One that’s not easily answered, however. There are innumerable situations that require not only different...
An emotional Classic
Cooper GallantWhen I weighed my fish at the recent Grand Lake Bassmaster Classic, I was even more overwhelmed with emotion than I had been at my first Classic last year on...
The Bassmaster Classic’s wild ride
Carl JocumsenI’m not going to lie: It took me about a week to recover from the Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake back in mid-March. Normally, I can recover from a Bassmaster...
Tough time to buy a boat, but …
Gary ClouseI’m not going to kid you – this is a tough time to buy a bass boat. The exception would be if you plan to pay with cash rather than...
Don’t overlook mats in the springtime
Michael IaconelliI’m in Florida competing in back-to-back Elite Series tournaments, and I’m seeing a lot of matted grass. I believe more than one Elite pro will finish in the Top 10...
Lesson learned on Harris Chain
Luke PalmerLast week’s Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at the Harris Chain was a prime example of how challenging the postspawn period can be. I had a poor performance at that event,...
