Securing sponsorships, part 1
Bernie SchultzFor professional anglers, fall is the time for renewing contracts and seeking out other potential sponsors. A new season is rapidly approaching and funding will be essential. Having been at...
Is it 2018 yet?
Matt LeeI can’t wait for 2018 to get here. This was a year that I’m really proud of and that I hope to repeat. The truth is that I was very...
Learning from lost fish
Keith CombsEvery bass angler loses fish at times, and when it’s a big bass at a critical moment those losses can be painful. We’ve been taught that the best way to...
Lee’s awesome year
Jordan LeeI’ve had an awesome year, and I’m thankful for it. I thought I’d try to explain some of it so that everyone gets a little insight into my world, and...
Fishing with a family of coaches
Alton JonesProfessional fishing is much more than a job; it’s a serious, physical sport full of challenges and demands. That’s why I’ve always enjoyed interacting with other athletes and their coaches....
Randy Howell’s boat giveaway
Randy HowellEditor’s note: There are only two more days to purchase tickets for Randy Howell’s boat raffle. Hello Bassmaster family! This is Randy Howell. Another great fishing season has flown by,...
From the deer stand
Jason ChristieThere was a time when deer hunting meant climbing a tree, standing on a limb and hoping it didn’t break. I made it through several years of doing that, but...
Living the pro bass angler lifestyle
Jared LintnerAfter 12 years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, the one thing I can tell you about being a professional bass angler is that it’s rarely easy and never dull. Each...
Old crankbaits for a new fall approach
Ott DeFoeIt seems like we hear about every new bait that’s made, and that if you don’t have a half-dozen of them in your boat you may as well not bother...
The roller coaster of emotions
Bradley RoyI’ve always heard that fishing is just as much mental as it is physical. That may or may not be true, but one thing I know for certain is that...