Fired up, ready to go
Matt HerrenWith the first day of the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament season just a week away, I’m more than ready to get started. Coming off a subpar season in 2018,...
Getting ready for the grind
Brock MosleyI love living in Mississippi, but one of the things I like the most — hunting — has me a little behind in my preparation for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite...
Cold water drop shotting
John CrewsA lot of anglers don’t think about a drop-shot rig when the water’s cold. That’s too bad because late winter and early spring are good times to use this technique....
A different type of boat race
Bernie SchultzEach year, pro anglers make a move to newer boats, but not always because we choose to. It’s more because we’re expected to. Our sponsors want us showcasing their latest...
How I’ll fish the Harris Chain
Brandon LesterThis week officially kicks off the 2019 Bassmaster season with the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla. I’ve had a great “offseason,” but...
Pick the right size crankbait
David FrittsChoosing which crankbait to throw on any given day is part science and part art. Regardless, there are some basic rules — we’ll talk about them in this column —...
Smallmouth are predictable — sort of, anyway
Dale HightowerYou hear it all the time: Smallies are nomadic. They move constantly, seemingly without reason or purpose. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. They’re difficult, if not impossible, to target...
So you want a giant
Mark MenendezEvery bass angler wants a giant. There’s something about that 10-pound mark that’ll set you apart from your buddies. But is it a realistic goal? The answer to that question...
The business side of bassing
Stetson BlaylockAs if fishing and competing against the best anglers in the world wasn’t hard enough for nine months of the year, the three-month off season isn’t any easier. Mastering the...
Change makes us better
Rick ClunnThe offseason has been filled with a lot of speculation and concerns about the impact of another professional bass fishing league on the sport. I’m about to begin my 45th...
