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...
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....