Go shallow in August
Edwin EversAugust may be the “dog days,” but it’s also the perfect time to fish shallow for bass. And when I say “shallow,” I mean “dirt shallow” — 3 feet and...
Lovin’ the Potomac River
Kevin VanDamWith a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic under my belt, I’m eager to get back to regular business at the Potomac River. I really enjoy fishing there and have...
A drop shot bait for my aggressive style
Kevin VanDamA lot of people were surprised to see me finesse fishing when I won at Cayuga. That was a very satisfying win because it proved that I can do well...
Most anglers don’t start wealthy — I know I didn’t
Josh BertrandThere is a disturbing misconception among some young bass anglers these days that in order to make it as a professional fisherman, you have to have been born rich. I...
Pokemon or fishing pond?
Gerald SwindleThere’s been a lot on the national news lately about the newest video game sensation sweeping the country: Pokemon Go. I figured it was just another video game until folks...
All about plastics, part 2
John CrewsLast time we said we’d talk about function in this column. Let’s get started… Function is really nothing more than a way of saying that a lure does what it’s...
Checking things out
Jordan LeeAfter I finished competing in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket on the Niagara River I decided to go on to the Mississippi River and to Mille Lacs Lake and do...
Fishing the mouth of the Mississippi River
Greg HackneyI was on an interesting fishing trip — actually I was filming for a sponsor — yesterday [Monday] that I thought you might like to hear about. It was out...
A different take on Powroznik/Kreiger
Bryan BrasherMy friend and fellow B.A.S.S. columnist Don Barone has years of experience on me. He’s won awards for his writing just like I have, and traveled the country with the...
Seth Feider’s field of dreams
Pete RobbinsWith the Bassmaster Elite Series season winding down, every group’s got a number. For the anglers near the top – the Gerald Swindles, the Keith Combses and the Jacob Powrozniks...