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 VanDamWe 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 RobbinsRecently 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 JonesWhen 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 GarrettWhether 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 HackneyThe 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 CombsBefore 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 FrittsAsk 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...
Limit your offerings this fall
Bill LowenSometimes less is more. I don’t know who first said that but it might have been a bass angler getting ready for fall. You see, all you really need from...
I wouldn’t change anything
Jason ChristieSo, I’m standing there in line with Brandon Palaniuk, and we’re both waiting to weigh in our fish on the final day of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year...