Countdown to kickoff
John CrewsI sat down to put this column together and realized we’re close to the Super Bowl and just a couple of weeks away from the start of the 2024 Bassmaster...
Part two: We owe the industry
Ish MonroeI wanted to do a follow up to a column I wrote in December that I titled “The Industry Owes Us Nothing.” That article was prompted by some of the videos...
Beware first impressions
Bryan BrasherI don’t remember exactly when and where I met Larry Nixon for the first time. It was some tournament, somewhere, when I was 20-something. I’ve finally reached the age when...
Open win a full circle moment
Scott MartinBefore coming to B.A.S.S. a few years ago, I was fortunate to experience a lot of success at FLW. My highest achievement there was winning the 2011 Forrest Wood Cup....
Preparing for my sophomore season
Bryant SmithI enjoyed my rookie season, and the memory of that special time in my career will last forever. But now, I’m ready to tackle my second season on the Bassmaster...
Florida bassin’ helps warm up winter
Gary ClouseIt seems like half of the bass fishing world goes to Florida this time of year. And why not? Most of the country is languishing in cold or unpredictable weather...
Tackle systems: Cold weather jerkbaits
Bernie SchultzAs you read this, bass in the South are preparing for the spawn. They’re staging in key locations adjacent to their intended bedding areas and, on warmer days, the males...
Livesay’s awesome Amazon fishing adventure
Lee LivesayBy the time you read this, I’ll be in the Amazon rainforest enjoying what I’m sure will be the most amazing fishing trip of my life. I’m joining one of...
The Classic is a life changer
Jeff GustafsonAfter Bassmaster legend David Fritts announced his retirement from the Bassmaster Elite Series back in November, he appeared on Dave Mercer’s podcast, which was a great episode by the way,...
Nourishing the soul in September
Carl JocumsenOne of the things I relish in life is a challenge, something that takes me out of my comfort zone. A difficult goal hidden down a lesser-known path that tries...
