Zebras, gobies and science fiction smallmouth
Mark ZonaI grew up in the Midwest. It’s where I learned to fish 25 years ago. The Great Lakes are my old bass fishing stomping grounds where I first fished tournaments....
The 2018 NFLCC National Meet
Bernie SchultzThis week, the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) will host its annual show in Lancaster, Pa., and because of a short break in the Bassmaster Elite Series schedule, I’m...
Dealing with high heat and heavy rain
Bill LowenThe weather has been miserable, and it’s going to be some time before it gets any better. Temperatures in the 90 degree plus range and violent thunderstorms are the new...
Maintaining your trolling motor
Shaw GrigsbyIt’s easy to take your trolling motor for granted. Just grab the handle, pull, drop it into the water and fish down your favorite bank. If you stop to think...
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 1
John CrewsWith this column we’re going to start looking at sponsorships, but from a new direction. As a professional angler with B.A.S.S. and the owner of Missile Baits, I’m in a...
Simplifying rod selection
Brent EhrlerThis column follows on the heels of my simplifying finesse techniques column. Next, I thought I would address another popular question I get quite often: Which rod do you use for this...
KVD: ICAST is busy time for Elite anglers
Kevin VanDamBy now you probably noticed on Bassmaster.com this is a big week for the tackle industry. It’s ICAST week, a time when all the major manufacturers get together with buyers...
ICAST week for me
Jason ChristieOn Monday, I got to do something I’ve never done — I fished offshore in 160 feet of water. I caught grouper, red snapper and amberjack. While it was a...
ICAST 2018 features some true game changers
Bryan BrasherOne of the great perks/privileges of my job — which isn’t available, by the way — is that I often get my hands on new lures and tackle for testing...
My pre-ICAST picks
Bernie SchultzEach year, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the fishing industry’s largest trade show. It’s called ICAST, and it attracts manufacturers, sales reps, buyers and dealers who have a common...
