Recharging my batteries in the outdoors
Luke ClausenIt seems like the offseason flies by faster and faster every year, but this is a crucial time of year for one big reason: recharging your batteries. And not the...
A great family deer season
Jason ChristieOne thing I do at the end of every fishing season is review the year and grade myself on how I performed. I do something similar each hunting season, and...
Finding winter bass, part 1
Greg HackneyIt’s often said that in most cases catching them isn’t as tough as finding them. That statement has never been truer than in the winter. They’ll bite for sure if...
Putting the puzzle together
Aaron MartensIt’s raining outside today. It’s raining outside, and all I want to do is go fishing. Fishing in the fall rain won’t phase any real bass-head, and it doesn’t phase...
Go the extra mile
Ish MonroeUsually in this column I talk about catching giants. That’s what I love to do, and it’s what some of you love to do. But this time we’re going to...
Thinking about next year
John CrewsEvery year, after the Elite Series tournaments are finished I take some time to review my season. I want to know where I went wrong and where I went right....
Boat stuff for Christmas wish lists
Kevin VanDamI just finished up a photo shoot with TH Marine, and it brought to mind some cool products that bass anglers may want to put on their Christmas lists. Here...
There came a kidney
Don Barone“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home.”~Mother Teresa Dateline: Update to the Bob Simon Kidney Story In your life you will see many...
Electronics: ‘X’ marks the spot
Bernie SchultzGetting the most from your electronics can be challenging … even for a touring pro. With all of their built-in functions and display options, it’s easy to get confused. Just...
Are there always bass shallow?
Bill LowenYou bet there are, so long as you keep a working definition of shallow in mind. Let’s start at the beginning. I have a hard time believing that a bass...