Columnists

Making something from nothing

Jordan Lee

I had an interesting experience on Toledo Bend that I think is worth writing about. It illustrates the importance of making something out of nothing. We all need to be...

It’s been a weird season

Luke Clausen

To say that this has been the weirdest, most challenging season in my tournament-fishing career is an understatement. Actually, I could take a whole bunch of different words – disappointing,...

Sticking with what you know

Casey Ashley

One of the reasons I’m looking forward to BASSFest is that it takes place on a lake I’ve never fished — Texoma. I’ve heard a lot about this big lake...

Putting the spotlight on BASSfest

Kevin VanDam

It’s time to go back to work. I’ve enjoyed a festive week, celebrating Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, attended my sons’ high school graduation, sat in on their...

An AOY battle for the ages

Pete Robbins

One of the nice things about professional bass fishing is that there’s not necessarily a ticking clock threatening the expiration of an angler’s career. Unlike baseball, where eventually your arm...

Elite learning experiences

Skeet Reese

I’ve been sitting here thinking about the past couple of events we had on the Elite Series. Normally in this column, I tend to share stories about events and from...

It’s swimbait time

Greg Vinson

There’s been a lot of stuff posted up on the site about postspawn bass but not so much about my favorite lure for this time of the year — a...

Another Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year?

Greg Hackney

We’re far enough along in the season to start thinking seriously about the Toyota Angler of the Year title, and who’s going to win it. Obviously, it’s something that I’ve...

Why I guide

Matt Lee

A writer sent me a text the other day. I sent one back, told him I was on a guide trip and that I’d call him that evening. When we...

My success came through running

Aaron Martens

One of the most important things to happen to me in my professional tournament fishing career occurred in a place that might surprise you. I was on a mountain bike...