Respect lightning
Greg HackneyWe had a deal in this last tournament that I think needs to be talked about. It’s called lightning, and it’s a serious hazard on the water. On Friday we...
Mission accomplished up north
Alton JonesWe have two new additions to the Jones household — two puppies. What does that have to do with fishing? Well, something I like to do at the end of...
One for Colin Kaepernick
Bernie SchultzWhen I was a kid, one of the first things I was taught in school was to show respect for God and country by learning to pledge allegiance to the...
Montgomery looking forward, not back
Don Barone“You’ve gotta want it…” Dateline: Mille Lacs AOY gig “Never look back, look through the front window not the rearview mirror.”Andy Montgomery Welcome, to the Wild Card Game of...
Give me a slugfest any day
Keith CombsTypically I head into an Elite Series season with the Angler of the Year title as my undisputed number one goal. But 2016 has been a different kind of year...
Stick worm magic
Kevin VanDamThe first time I saw a stick worm I chuckled. There was no way a respectable bass would eat such a stupid looking soft plastic. It didn’t take long to...
Tracking the fall transition
Greg HackneyLast week I called these the blah days. At best the fishing is so-so in most of the country. But it won’t be long and things will improve. The temperature...
Surviving cut day
Pete RobbinsYou don’t need to have ever strapped on the pads yourself – in fact, all you need is to have watched a few episodes of HBO’s Hard Knocks – to...
The Elites’ longest drive
Don Barone“And I hope that you don’t suffer but take the pain…” Dateline: Sunset on the yacht, La Crosse, Wis. “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then...
Decision making and distractions
Patrick PierceIt’s been far too long since I’ve made a post, but the reasons behind my absence have given me the subject of this column. Most of my columns tend towards...
