Monsters of the Midway
Chris GrohI’ve spent 30 straight days in a tree waiting for just the right the monster buck to step within range of my bow, but at this time of year even...
Going pro at a young age
Stetson BlaylockBecoming a professional fisherman at a young age seems like the perfect situation for anyone that loves this sport. Not all stories are created equal, but my story of a...
Important life choices
Bill LowenI grew up in Addyston, Ohio, right on the Ohio River. It was a small town about 10 miles outside of Cincinnati. There wasn’t anything fancy there, but I had...
Life goes on
Drew BentonLet me tell you something. The Benton family is living high on the hog these days. We’ve had electricity and running water for four days now. That’s hot showers, laundry...
Swapping teammates
Dave Precht“The camaraderie in these events seems intensified by the competition, and vice versa.” Fifty years ago, when B.A.S.S. began conducting tournaments, some people opposed them, saying, “Fishing ought to be...
db: B.A.S.S. Nation kindness
Don Barone“For though they may be parted…” Dateline: 2018 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” -Ralph...
Two milestone years on the water
Paul MuellerIn fishing, folks often want to know when your “aha moment” happened and when it all magically came together to become a touring professional. It doesn’t exactly work that way,...
A calm day at Blue Water Bay
Bernie SchultzThe longer I’m in this business, the more I realize it’s less about the fish and more about the people. Recently, I had the chance to catch up with several...
At fork in the road, Livesay plows straight ahead
Pete RobbinsAfter three years of fishing the Opens, six years of guiding, and nearly a lifetime of watching VHS tapes of old episodes of The Bassmasters sent to him by an...
What I do during the ‘offseason’
Brandon LesterMy 2018 tournament season is in the books. I’ve fished my last tournament for the year, and pretty soon I’ll sell my current Phoenix 920 that I’ve run all year...
