Hall of Fame honors sport’s trailblazers
Kevin VanDamAs winter begins to tiptoe into Michigan, I’m really looking forward to attending the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction ceremony next week in Springfield, Mo. The gala event, emceed...
Five tips for fall river bassing
Bill LowenThere may not be a better time to fish your local river than right now. The water’s probably stable, relatively clear and you’ll likely not have to deal with recreational...
Watching from the sidelines
Fletcher ShryockI was very fortunate to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series as quickly as I did, winning the second Bassmaster Southern Open I fished and getting to the big leagues...
Fall fishing and filming
Bernie SchultzI’m sure many of you believe our busiest time of year is during tournament season, and it can be. But not always. There is plenty to do in the offseason,...
Determining depth during drawdown
Greg VinsonWe hear a lot about catching bass during and after the fall drawdown. What we don’t hear so much about is finding the depth we want to fish. It’s as...
A-rigs a great cold-water presentation
Kevin VanDamDo you remember a few years ago when Paul Elias won a big tournament on the new Alabama Rig and shocked the world with such a big catch? Well, we’re...
Dear Nana
Don Barone“What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.”David Levithan I had a “Nana” too, I’m a crumbling,...
Offseason activities and staying sharp
Casey AshleyAs much as I love the competition and excitement of a Bassmaster Elite Series season, it’s exhausting. That’s why the offseason is so important for resting our bodies and minds...
Attacking a weird fall, part 2
Greg HackneyEditor’s note: Read part 1. Last time we talked about dealing with a warmer early fall. It’s like what usually happens in October and November is now happening in November...
Catch ‘em on top this fall
Ish MonroeThere’s no better time to catch bass on top than right now. The water’s down, the bait’s shallow, bass are shallow and the bite’s hot. But you still have to catch...