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Leveling the playing field

Randall Tharp

Just prior to announcing the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule, the “no-info rule” was expanded by B.A.S.S. It now prevents Elite Series competitors from soliciting or receiving information about next...

Summer haunts: The basics

Greg Hackney

It’s July. I know. In some places the fish have been out in their summer haunts for some time. In other places, though, they’re just starting to move away from...

Summer smallmouth movement

Chad Pipkens

It’s often said with much frustration that smallies disappear after they spawn and move off the beds. That’s a little bit true, I suppose, but a more accurate description of...

db: My 99th launch

Don Barone

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”-Marcus Aurelius Through my eyes, lets...

ICAST was a success

Skeet Reese

I’m taking a few minutes to write this before I start practicing for the HUK Bassmaster Elite on the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y. It was kind of surreal...

How I will fish the St. Lawrence River

Brandon Lester

This week we kick off the northern swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series on the St. Lawrence River out of Waddington, NY. I’ve fished here once before, in 2015, but...

Visiting St. Lawrence smallies

Alton Jones

So, I’m visiting some old friends this week — the St. Lawrence River’s smallmouth bass. I had a great time with them in 2015 and came close to winning that...

As I see it: Main Street

Don Barone

Dateline: Waddington, N.Y. America began, on Main Street. America, to me, began in a small town. Historians will call me out on that, but you know, so what.  To me America...

The lure broker

Bernie Schultz

For some, it’s hard to believe a guy can actually make a living by fishing tournaments. But as we all know, it happens, and the number of people trying to...

I’m excited about the St. Lawrence River

Greg Hackney

Normally I don’t get too excited about fishing somewhere we’ve been before, especially if it’s at the same time of year. Over time the lakes and rivers fish smaller and...

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