Milwaukee tackle madness
Bernie SchultzLast week, I took some time off from preseason preparation for the Bassmaster Elite Series to attend the Great Milwaukee Classic — a premier antique tackle show that attracts some...
Green tomatoes and ‘pullbaits’ for winter bass
John GarrettTo say February is a pretty diverse month for bass fishing is like saying the Super Bowl is a pretty big football game. Depending on where you live, some of...
Back to bass fishing
Casey AshleyI’ll tell you, it’s been nice to have a long break after last year’s Elite season. I haven’t really fished much; I just stepped away from the everyday grind of...
Paper maps and technology give anglers an edge
Kevin VanDamThere’s no question that today’s electronics and GPS mapping programs are good. I mean, real good. However, there are other tools that belong in anglers’ fish-finding strategies. Like, I still...
Take a woman fishing
Pete RobbinsMy wife Hanna and I have been traveling to Anglers Inn International’s El Salto location since 2009. Every time we go through the gates, she exhales, and says “Home!” to...
Should I stay or should I go?
Keith CombsThe old-timers always told us that “You should never leave fish to find fish,” but like many old sayings, that one doesn’t tell the whole truth. Whether you’re fishing for...
Fishing Cher-okee-chobee
David WalkerI had to look high and low to find a silver lining to the fact that I will not be fishing the 2017 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods...
More thoughts on Rule 1
Greg HackneyLet’s get one thing out of the way right now: I’m not suffering from a brain concussion, regardless of what Kumar would have you believe. I do appreciate what he...
Preparing for the big leagues
Jesse TacoronteNine perfect days — that’s what it takes to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. You have to have nine absolutely perfect days on the water. I mean flawless. Can...
Save time, be prepared
Kevin VanDamMy previous blogs discussed the importance of restocking and organizing tackle during the offseason, but carrying sufficient boat gear can make you more efficient on the water. I’m probably over...
