Bass fishing in the Northwest
Luke ClausenGrowing up in Spokane, Wash., I have been fortunate to live around some excellent fishing. We have great opportunities available to us year-round, and we also have the pick of...
Know your local waters
Ott DeFoeThere’s still plenty of time to work on something that’ll have a big impact on your bass fishing this year, and it doesn’t cost very much. You don’t need to...
The keys to fantasy fishing
Kevin VanDamEvery Bassmaster Elite Series angler has been scrambling to prepare for next week’s season opener at Lake Martin. It’s been crazy the past few weeks as I round up gear,...
Tremendously tough fishing
Jason ChristieMost of the time, we talk about staying near the bait. You find the food and the fish are going to be somewhere close. Well, this winter has had such...
A co-angler at Kissimmee
Thom AbrahamAs I got ready for the Bass Pro Shops Eastern Open at the Kissimmee Chain, and my competition against fellow co-anglers, I continued to check the weather forecast for packing...
Nature has a process
Ish MonroeWe’re headed into the spawn in many parts of our country. That means you’re going to be hearing a lot of talk about the moon. Most of it will center...
From flashers to flat screens
David WalkerAs a professional bass angler I get this question a lot: In terms of tackle and equipment, what do you think has evolved the most in bass fishing? The boats?...
The view from the back of the boat
Chad SmithAs the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open season kicks off, my mind is racing in many different directions. Getting tackle prepared, making sure my vehicle is in top shape...
The B.A.S.S. prophecies
Dave PrechtAs we were planning Bassmaster’s celebration of the 50th birthday of B.A.S.S., I recalled the 20th anniversary issue we put together just a few years after I became editor of...
My life as a co-angler
Thom AbrahamVanDam, Iaconelli, Swindle, Reese and the rest – bass fishing stars, captaining the best in 20-foot plus fishing machines, complete with the latest powerplants hung from the transom. You know their...
