Columnists

The waiting is the hardest part

Edwin Evers

The 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic is only about a week away and I can’t decide if time is moving in slow motion or if it’s flying by. In a sense,...

Toho and Classic excitement

Shane Lineberger

Most may not know me yet, but hopefully that changes this year. I’ve been fishing tournaments in the southeast for a long time, and I’ve been competing in the Opens...

Business and fun at the Classic

Kevin VanDam

Editor’s Note: The VanDam family is safe after the recent tragedies in their hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Their thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the shootings. For...

Palaniuk: Mastering Classic week

Brandon Palaniuk

As I prepare to fish the 2016 Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake, I can’t help but be reminded of the fact that at the last Grand Lake Classic, in 2013,...

My preseason prep is necessary madness

Aaron Martens

Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick. That’s what I hear almost constantly in the back of my head right now. No matter how well I’ve used my time in the offseason,...

The Classic’s peak excitement

Jason Christie

One of the most enjoyable elements of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic is also one of the most challenging elements – the time before the competition begins. Classic week brings a...

Howell: Managing Classic preparation

Randy Howell

It’s great to be back on Bassmaster.com this season with a column to share our love of the sport, and to give you all a glimpse into the lifestyle of...

Tin vs. lead

Bernie Schultz

Early in my career, I learned a valuable lesson – one that continues to pay to this day. And I’d like to share that lesson with you in the hope...

The calm before the storm

Brent Ehrler

This week I’m making the three-day drive across the country to kick off the 2016 Bassmaster Elite fishing season at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic. Ever since I started my professional...

Alton’s Classic angle

Alton Jones

It’s good to be back. After a hiatus from blogging, I’m really excited to again share a glimpse into my life. I’ll be discussing issues that are important to me...