I’m into the kayak thing
Jordan LeeLately I’ve been messing around with my new kayak and I can honestly say that I’m having a ball — and learning a lot, too. I never stop fishing. I...
A Team Championship love story
Don Barone“All the world is ours to take…” Dateline: New York, Ireland, Arkansas I don’t know about you, but I need a love story. I need to read a story about...
Securing sponsorships, part 3
Bernie SchultzIn part 1 of this series, we covered the basics for creating a good résumé and cover letter. In part 2, we heard from several prominent pro staff managers on...
The second prespawn
Greg HackneyNow — and I mean right now, today — is what I call the second prespawn. In most of our country water temperatures are dropping, but they’re not yet cold....
KVD: New look, same attitude
Kevin VanDamI know I’ve said it before, but the “off-season” for Bassmaster Elite Series anglers is a lot more “on” than “off.” It’s not a complaint, though — just an observation....
Ducks, bucks, squarebills and jigs
John GarrettFresh off Thanksgiving turkeys, let’s talk about ducks. Because during this time of the year, you’re just as likely to find me wearing waders in a duck blind as you...
Prepping a new boat
Alton JonesPreparation never really leaves the mind of a professional fisherman. But the preparation I’ve been doing lately has little to do with figuring out exact fishing patterns or thinking about...
Bobby Lane High School Cup back this weekend
Bobby LaneI’m about as excited and I’ve ever been, and about as tired, too. The 7th annual Bobby Lane High School Cup (BLC) starts this Friday night, Dec. 1, and it’s...
Deep jerkbait tactics for cold water
Kevin VanDamAs water temperatures drop rapidly – as they have in the North right now – bass move into winter patterns and several techniques can catch them. For me, though, it’s...
Getting over the hump
Chris LaneIn the last three tournaments I finally got over the hump. I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know what. I figured some things out and ended my year...