KVD: The versatile swimming worm
Kevin VanDamWhen fishing shallow cover, most anglers think of swim jigs, swim baits, frogs or topwaters. But what about swimming worms? Now, there’s a tactic that has been used since the...
Always read the rules
Mark HicksBefore I fired up my computer to write this, I did something I have neglected to do prior to fishing Bassmaster Open tournaments, I read the official rules. The error...
The art of regrouping
Aaron MartensThe day before I left Alabama to drive back up north, I was up late. I didn’t get to bed until 3:30 a.m. – but that’s not because I was sweating bullets...
Like father, like son
Bernie SchultzAs a father, I don’t think there’s anything more rewarding than watching your kid excel in their favorite sport — especially when that sport is your profession. I know that’s...
Fishing giant swimbaits
Greg HackneyLuca Popescu from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine asked me about big swimbaits. Basically, he wanted to know why they seem to be more popular on the West...
Rigging considerations for drop shotting
Kevin VanDamThe power of the drop-shot rig is no secret to any serious basser. It has played everywhere the Bassmaster Elite Series has gone, from the California Delta to Florida’s Lake...
Big baits in skinny water
Bill LowenIt’s late summer. The air is hot, so is the water. Bass fishing can get tough. A lot of guys head towards deep water. That’s not a bad move, but...
A midpoint evaluation
Jason ChristieLike most southerners, I had been looking forward to the Elite Series’ northern swing, and now that we’re halfway through and we have a little break until the next event...
What’s a normal catch?
John CrewsOne of the great things about bass fishing is that it’s no respecter of persons. Any angler can catch as many bass as a top pro on any given day....
Mind games in high school fishing
Bradley RoyThink about which part of high school bass fishing is hardest to control. Is it the ever-changing water conditions? What about fishing pressure? What about losing hooked fish? These things...
