Defending my Classic title
Casey AshleyI’m looking at the calendar, and it seems kind of unreal that the GEICO Bassmaster Classic is only a few weeks away. You might think that being the defending champion...
Bass fishing with custom rods
Brandon LesterI build all the fishing rods I use on the Bassmaster Elite Series myself, and I want to share with you why I do. As fishermen, we always try to...
Peacock adventure a ‘Classic’ tune-up
Kevin VanDamI just got back from a peacock bass fishing trip on the Rio Negro River in the Amazon and what a trip it was. I was there with the Busch...
How grand will Grand be for KVD?
Pete RobbinsWhen you look through Kevin VanDam’s tremendous list of fishing accomplishments, it’s tough to find any particular achievement that stands out over the others. There are a fair number of...
A Grand Lake game plan?
Jason ChristieI don’t mind saying I was pulling for the Broncos, but to be honest with you, that’s about the extent of my fan loyalty. I get asked a lot, “What’s...
Let’s talk realistic catch rates
Greg HackneyI’ve spent the last few days filming with Mark Zona. We caught the daylights out of them, one right after the other. That got me to thinking. Maybe it’s time...
Pro spective: New boat wraps and jerseys
Bernie SchultzAt the beginning of each Bassmaster Elite Series season, those anglers who qualified to participate receive an invitation. Upon accepting that invitation, they begin the process of conforming to the...
Powroznik’s Classic prep more than a wing and a prayer
Steve BowmanCARET, Va. – The ducks were two little specks winging their way along the edge of the Rappahannock River. The casual observer probably would never have picked them out. But...
Clausen: Coming full circle
Luke ClausenAs I finish my final preparations to start the 2016 season on the Bassmaster Elite Series, it’s easy to think back on the past two decades and feel like I’m...
Grass roots beginnings
Todd FairclothI’m fortunate enough to have been born and raised here in Jasper, Texas, which put me within very easy access to some of the nation’s finest bass fisheries: Sam Rayburn...
