Columnists

Fishing is all I know

Stetson Blaylock

From the time I could walk I was surrounded by fishing. Growing up in Arkansas, the outdoors is a way of life. The choices weren’t malls and movies, but instead...

How I will fish Table Rock

Brandon Lester

I’ve got to catch one bass to earn points at this event and make it to the Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. It’s a really good feeling knowing...

I wasn’t quite ready

Jason Williamson

About as far back as I can remember, I’ve had the competitive spirit. First, it was racing go-karts and then it was bass fishing. I was a little kid when...

Born and raised on the Chain

Chris Groh

After a rookie year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, where things didn’t go my way all that often, a lot of you probably don’t know who I am. That’s understandable,...

I’ve come a long ways

David Fritts

In the 61 years I’ve lived, I’ve seen a lot of things and done a lot of things. With all the changes this year, you might think I see things...

How I got here

Brandon Lester

This past season was my fifth season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Man what an awesome ride it has been up to this point. I’ve had some up-and-down tournaments, especially...

‘I care about the future of our sport’

Chris Zaldain

There’s a lot of upheaval in our sport right now and a lot of talk about expanding it and making it better. Everybody has an opinion, including me.  I fish...

We live in a crawfish utopia

Bryan Brasher

Of all the incredible lures that have been introduced by the fishing industry this year, the one that immediately made me think back to my childhood and say, “Boy, I...

‘I’m Mark Menendez’

Mark Menendez

I’m Mark Menendez, a proud Bassmaster Elite Series angler. I’ve fished B.A.S.S. professionally for more than 20 years. I have 231 tournaments under my belt and three professional wins. Along...

No (fiber)glass ceiling for Lowen

Pete Robbins

As nine-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bill Lowen met me at the dock at Paris Landing State Park Marina on Kentucky Lake, he noticed my surprise. Even though I’d known all...

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