Columnists

Efficient fish management and culling

Kevin VanDam

I don’t have to tell you how tough the competition is on the Bassmaster Elites and what a huge difference an ounce or two can make in the standings of...

Man, I love Minnesota

Jon Stewart

It has been about a week since I returned from a great trip to Minnesota. As I was reflecting on the trip, I recalled arriving in the Pokegama Golf Course...

Rookie season lessons

Alton Jones Jr.

I believe that life is a constant learning opportunity, and I definitely learned some valuable lessons during my rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. The first lesson I learned...

A funky time of year

Kevin VanDam

We finished up the Bassmaster Elite Series season last week with the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of Year Championship at Mille Lacs Lake. My hat’s off to Brandon Palaniuk for having...

They say it’s your birthday

Pete Robbins

Recently crowned Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk will turn 30 years old on Nov. 3 of this year. That’s remarkable because it makes him the first angler...

Fishing with my son

Alton Jones

When I look back on the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’ll have several moments that will stand out. But without question, the most vivid and meaningful memory will be...

Retrieving snagged lures

John Garrett

Whether you’re a tournament pro or simply somebody who loves to fish a few times a year, losing a favorite lure that becomes snagged is such a dreaded and frustrating...

A lot of nothing

Greg Hackney

The last week or so has pretty much been a lot of nothing. When I’m not taking the kids to and from school I’ve spent my time fixing up things...

A magical week at Mille Lacs

Keith Combs

Before I talk about the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, I want to extend congratulations to Brandon Palaniuk, our new Angler of the Year. I also want to...

Fall crankbait selection

David Fritts

Ask a dozen anglers what lure is best for fall cranking and you’ll get a dozen answers. Back 20 or 30 years ago, we fished B.A.S.S. tournaments into November. I...