My blessings in 2017
Alton Jones Jr.As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m considering all the things for which I’m thankful. I’ve had this thought every year, but 2017 has been special and I’ve become keenly aware of...
Securing sponsorships, part 2
Bernie SchultzLast time, I gave you the basics for building a good résumé and cover letter. I hope that you got started on the résumé and are now thinking about the...
Northern smallies are different
Greg HackneyI’ve been doing this for years now, and I’ve seen a few changes in our fish and in our fisheries. One of the most interesting is the change in our...
Bait options for fall fishing
Casey AshleySo far, we’ve had a pretty mild fall, so we still have some time before the fish settle into their winter patterns. You have a lot of options on how...
My return to B.A.S.S.
Randy BlaukatAs a grade-schooler during the 1970’s in Joplin Missouri, I can still remember vividly bringing my Bassmaster Magazine to school and dreaming about being a pro angler on the Tournament...
Which way do I go?
Jason ChristieEvery time we launch our boats, we face the question: Which way do I go? Well, this time of year, that question becomes even more complicated because of overlapping seasons....
A Hall of Fame day in Texas
Pete RobbinsThe Bass Fishing Hall of Fame enshrined its class of 2017 last Thursday night at the Hall’s new home at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo....
It’s not too late for topwater fishing
John GarrettRight now between Halloween jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, when many anglers have shelved fishing rods to pursue rut-crazed whitetails, it’s an awesome time to tie on a buzzbait,...
The Hall of Fame
Don Barone“Standing in the hall of fame…” Dateline: The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he...
The future of bass fishing looks good
John CrewsEvery year I evaluate the fishing industry and the economy from a domestic and international prospective. I’m a Bassmaster Elite Series angler but I’m also an industry businessman. I was...
