College experiences part 1: Basic training
Jordan LeeA lot has been written about college programs, and there’s been good coverage of college tournaments by B.A.S.S. and other media outlets. We need that, and I’m thankful for it....
“Make me love it…”
Don BaroneDateline: Dining room table “…make me love a sport I’ve never seen or ever played.”– Frank DefordAKA Benjamin Franklin Deford III6 Time Sportswriter of the Year2 Time Magazine Writer of...
Finding bass in muddy water
Greg HackneyWe’ve had a series of bad storms around the country for the past few weeks. Heavy rain in a short period of time seems to be the norm, and it...
How I will fish Lake Dardanelle
Brandon LesterThis week we are in Arkansas on Lake Dardanelle. After a little bit of a stumble at Sam Rayburn a couple weeks ago I need to have a good tournament...
The truth about sandbagging
Brandon CardBassmaster Elite Series pros catch a lot of flack from the media for sandbagging. Many pros report getting few bites on practice days, then these same guys lug heavy limits...
A lot to like about river system lakes
Casey AshleyThis week’s Elite Series tournament on Lake Dardanelle brings us to a river system, and that’s something I enjoy because the fish are usually shallow and that takes the guesswork...
I like mud
Tommy BiffleBefore I get going on this thing I want to thank everyone for asking about Sharron. She recently had a series of routine tests this morning and everything looks good....
Heed Mother Nature’s signs
Bill LowenModern bass fishing is all about technology these days. We see it everywhere. GPS and SONAR are beyond good, and our equipment is keeping pace. We have specific rods and...
A holiday with valued tradition
Kevin VanDamAmerica has a big Memorial Day holiday this weekend and a lot of folks will be traveling, enjoying cookouts and celebrating our freedom with family and friends. And while all...
Breaking down topwater fishing
John CrewsTopwater lures play a more prominent role in serious bass fishing than a lot of anglers think. There are good reasons for that, too. Bass will bust a topwater bait...
