A bass is not a bass
Keith CombsOne of the earliest pieces of wisdom that I received from some more experienced fishermen was that “a bass is a bass” wherever you go. It’s an accepted truth just...
The bait world’s crazy with creativity
Casey AshleyThis week, in Orlando, Fla., the industry gets its first look at the newest round of products designed to help us catch more fish. There will be a lot to...
Fishing big plastics
Jason ChristieFishing’s like anything else; there’s a time and a place for everything. When it comes to dealing with tough bites, one of the things we tend to think of automatically...
Creating a signature product
Fletcher ShryockI’m sure that at some point most bass fishermen have walked into a tackle shop and purchased a product because a particular pro angler endorsed it. For some of you, Kevin...
Fishing big worms in the summer
Jason ChristieI don’t think any other bait has won more summer tournaments than a worm — and usually that’s a big worm in the 10-inch range. When you look at the...
Climb the tournament ladder correctly
Mark ZonaIn the course of my work, I get a lot of questions about the Bassmaster Elite Series. As you might imagine, one of the most common is, “Hey Z, how...
Swindle could win big without winning
Pete RobbinsThere’s a lot of water left to cover in the Bassmaster Elite Series season, but if today’s standings hold true through September, current leader Gerald Swindle will take home his...
Yes, real men use spinning tackle
Jordan LeeCayuga Lake was good to me. I had my best finish ever so I’m real happy about that. And, the thing is that I caught my bass on spinning tackle....
An exciting time for bass tackle
Kevin VanDamNext week kicks off one of my favorite events of the year – the ICAST show. It’s when all of the tackle manufacturers come together to unveil new products for...
Talking yourself off a great fishing spot
Brent EhrlerTo some degree, these columns on Bassmaster.com are almost a form of therapy for me. As I try to vet through my decision-making processes and strategies on the water, I’m...
