A new kind of offseason
Luke ClausenEach year when the tournament season ends I spend the first few months winding down from the hectic tournament fishing season and turn to my other passion, hunting. It is...
Let’s talk fishing … after the tournament
Edwin EversB.A.S.S. recently beefed up its rules regarding Bassmaster Elite Series competition and how and when competitors can get outside information before an event. Essentially, it extends the “no outside information”...
It’s almost winter
Ott DeFoeWith Thanksgiving past it’s almost winter and that means it’s time to start thinking about a different approach to bass fishing. To be clear, my definition of winter is when...
What lure creation involves
Kevin VanDamOne of the many factors I’ve enjoyed about my relationship with Strike King is my involvement in lure design that I use every day to catch fish. Company personnel are...
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...