Columnists

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...

The magnitude of the Bassmaster Classic

Kevin VanDam

Nothing in fishing compares to the grandness of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic. Our Elite events are hugely important, but nothing compares to the Classic given the way it’s viewed by...

Let me introduce myself

Jordan Lee

I’ll be doing this column once a month for a while. I thought it might be good to use the first one to introduce myself. That way you’ll have some...

How I get ready for the season

Greg Hackney

It’s been a long winter, a good one but still long. Between family vacations, not having a boat and hunting I haven’t fished much in months. Here’s how I’m going...