From stuck in the mud to the Top 12
Casey AshleyGoing from stuck on a sandbar the first day of practice to a Top 12 finish at what was probably the most important event of the season for me was...
A bass is a salmon is a tuna
Luke ClausenSome of you Bassmaster.com readers may have noticed a fish photo that I recently posted on my social media. It’s definitely not a bass, but it’s a pretty noticeable fish:...
Pacific foam put the fun back in fishing
Brent EhrlerI love my job, but as with any job, it can become tedious at times. A lot of people might think that professional bass fishing could never get old, but...
Young at heart: A conversation with Drew Benton and Adrian Avena
Don Barone“Don’t you know…” Dateline: Mille Lacs AOY gig “It takes a long time to become young.”Pablo Picasso “Do you know who Paul McCartney is?” “No.” “Do you?” “No.” “You?” “No.”...
What an amazing smallmouth fishery!
Kevin VanDamWhat a fishery. What an incredible smallmouth fishery! We’re here of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of Year Championship on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota, and I’m blown away by the...
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...
