Make tough tournaments work in your favor
Gary ClouseSome tournament anglers like slugfests. You know, where the fish are biting everywhere and everyone is catching them. That’s great when I’m fishing for fun, but not my preference in...
The perfect ‘Gussy’
Bryan BrasherWhen the old guard surrendered their spots on the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2019, they made way for the new stars of pro bass fishing. They also made way for...
June is topwater time
Michael IaconelliIf you love a topwater bite, there’s no better time to be fishing than right now. Topwater baits also do well in the fall when bass go on the feed, but you absolutely can’t beat the postspawn to...
A lifetime of memories with dad
Matt HerrenI’m not sure exactly where to begin or how to share a story about how my life was molded by my dad, but I’m going to try. It’s taken me...
A day with Dyer
Thom AbrahamI was miserable; I was sore. I had broken a reel and my inflatable life jacket had burst open when it got wet by mistake. Then my phone went off,...
Evaluating my season
Brandon CobbFor three of the first six Elite Series events, I was fortunate enough to lead the Angler of the Year points standings. After a tough event at the Sabine River,...
Fishin’ with Zona for Phil Marks
Greg HackneyI just got back from filming a special segment for the Strike King Pro Journal with Mark Zona. And man, did we have a good time. There’s nothing unusual about...
Sabine River redemption
Brock MosleyAfter seven and a half seasons as an Elite Series pro, and five runner-up finishes, I can’t think of a better place to earn my first Bassmaster victory than at...
Grinding through the postspawn
Chris ZaldainImmediately after the bass finish spawning, they always go into a two-week funk. It seems like every one of them have lockjaw. The bass have yet to gang up on...
Good time to recap
Mark MenendezWe’re at the Sabine River and while I’m getting ready to write this, I’m preparing for the event. In fact, by the time you read this, the event is probably...
