‘I wouldn’t change it if I could’
Matt HerrenIn my family, the Thanksgiving holiday has always been about expressing gratitude. And first on my list is just that – my family. I’ve put family first, ahead of my...
Preparing for risky business
Skylar HamiltonNext year will be my third season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and every year is full of new experiences. One thing I have learned, and I’m only 23 years...
Hand-tuned and tank-tested tackle
Bernie SchultzFor any angler, shopping for tackle should be a treat. There are so many new and exciting products out there to choose from — all promising to catch more fish. ...
Turkeys, whitetails, snowflakes and buzzbaits
Jacob FoutzLook, I get it. November is a time when most people’s thoughts turn to whitetail bucks, and whose house they’re headed to for Thanksgiving turkey. But for a few bassheads...
Fishing where fish aren’t
Keith CombsOne of the oldest sayings in fishing is “you’ve got to fish where the fish are.” I’ve heard it a thousand times. I’ve even seen it on a t-shirt. It...
Jerkbaits for every season
Kelley JayeIn my six years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, many of my best finishes have come on hard jerkbaits. They’ve occurred on a pretty wide variety of fisheries – everywhere...
Aggressive fall smallmouth
Jamie HartmanFall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow and they’re super aggressive. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to drop,...
Open-face reels and fluorocarbon line
Jordan LeeI’ve been fishing Smith Lake a lot lately. It’s a great place to practice because it’s deep, clear, doesn’t have that much pressure and it’s full of big spotted bass....
Spinnerbaits draw big bites in late fall
Kevin VanDamThe shallow fall bite is either gone or fading fast throughout most of the country, but that doesn’t mean you need to put away your spinnerbaits. It’s a time when...
I’m obsessed with the Vikings
Seth FeiderFor fishermen in the deep southern states like Alabama, fall Saturdays are reserved for their favorite college football teams. Up here in Minnesota, our cold temperatures arrive earlier, and we’re...
