Columnists

Fish when you can

Bill Lowen

The prespawn is in full swing in most of the country. The time to catch a good one is now. It’s also the time when you’ll hear lots and lots...

Will the Classic be a postspawn event?

Jason Christie

Like everyone, I’m always excited about competing in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, but this year I have a little more enthusiasm. I think that’s due...

Emergency tournament bass

Brandon Card

I’ve had issues in the past knowing when to bail on my primary pattern and go to a backup pattern for emergency bass. We all want to win, but there...

High school fishing and social media

Bradley Roy

Editor’s note: Bradley Roy graduated high school a semester early to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Southern Open that Spring. He qualified for the Elite Series and was the 2010 Elite...

In fishing, you’re never out of it

Aaron Martens

I’m not really out of it. That’s what I keep thinking now that I’m back home pouring jig heads in the garage. Every year, I pour a couple hundred of...

It’s time to fish for big ‘uns

Kevin VanDam

It’s big bass time across the country, and now is when it’s great to be on the water. We’ve had a warmer-than-average winter and spring is popping earlier than normal....

Bright lights, big open

Don Barone

“Oh my brother…” Dateline: Central Open No. 1, Table Rock “The handshake of the host affects the taste of the roast.”~ Benjamin Franklin It takes three hours and 10 minutes to...

Gaining confidence on the Elite Series

Alton Jones Jr.

I think the phrase that describes the start of my rookie season is “sticking to my guns.” I’m very thankful that I was able to finish in the money at...

I’m never satisfied

Greg Hackney

Before I get into the column I want to say congratulations to Timmy Horton. He did a fine job and deserved the win. More power to him. It was nice...

Remembering T.J. Stallings

Bernie Schultz

My business is about two things: catching fish and building relationships. If you can do either successfully, you can make a living. If you can do both, you‘re sure to...