My swim jig system
Bill LowenYou may have heard … I love throwing a swim jig. Growing up fishing on the Ohio River, a swim jig became my go-to technique because the population of bass...
Aiming for the Classic cut
Luke PalmerSummertime in Oklahoma is hot — very hot. But at least I have about a month break from putting in long days on the water. I did three straight weeks...
Elite secret: The ultimate skipping buzzbait
Michael IaconelliI might get death threats from some of the other Bassmaster Elite Series pros, but I’m going to reveal a top-secret buzzbait modification anyway. A standard buzzbait is a killer...
Beach vacation fishing
Drew CookIt’s summertime, and that means vacation time for a lot of families. The beach is always a popular destination for vacation, especially along the Gulf of Mexico. Folks from the...
Tackle Systems: Topwaters
Bernie SchultzIf you’ve been following the Bassmaster Elite Series this season, you know topwaters have a played a significant role in several events. Among them were the Harris Chain, St. Johns...
Summer fish care tips
Stetson BlaylockProper fish care is just one aspect of what it takes to be a successful tournament angler. The Bassmaster Elite Series tour penalizes you 4 ounces for each dead fish...
God bless the high road
Bryan BrasherBack in 2019, when the professional bass fishing industry exploded into chaos, I was fully prepared to go down with the ship. I’ve covered a little bit of everything during...
Melting at Wheeler Lake
Cooper GallantThe conditions during the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Wheeler Lake were brutal. An incessant sun and the lack of any breeze made for some of the hottest weather I’ve...
Knowing when to start over
Bryant SmithThere’s no question that professional fishing is full of ups and downs. I’ve seen more downs than ups this season, but I believe the key to success is learning from...
Spots vs. patterns
Chris ZaldainI just wrapped up my sixth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year. I finished 1 ounce shy of the Top 50 cut at Wheeler Lake, which is frustrating to...
