Multiple patterns for winter fishing
Darold GleasonOne of the things I love most about the east Texas and Louisiana waters where I do my guiding is the diversity. Even in the wintertime when we typically think...
Build confidence this winter
Clark WendlandtThis is the time of year when many anglers justify taking it easy. It’s wintertime in much of the country, and it is cold outside. But if you’re a pro...
Winter’s bite window
Chris ZaldainWinter fishing varies greatly depending on where in the country you’re trying to catch a bass. In our northern states, you have to drill a hole in the ice to...
Electronics, stealth key to shallow-water success
Greg HackneyI grew up on a fishery where I never caught fish deeper than 4 feet, and that’s where I make most of my living today — fishing shallow. Contrary to...
Fishing and filming
Bernie SchultzAlthough the Bassmaster Elite Series ended back in September and we’re supposed to be in our offseason, hardly a day goes by when I’m not working on something relative to...
Embracing the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
Brandon PalaniukAs I’ve matured I’ve started to pay more attention to bass fishing’s history. It fascinates me, and I realize how important it is to celebrate and preserve our heritage. It’s...
Remembering Harry Potts
Trip WeldonSome of you will remember Harry Potts, and many may not. What you might remember was back in the early 2000s B.A.S.S. sponsor boats were towed to tournament sites for...
The Great Lakes miracle smallmouth — what we learned
Matt HerrenBack around 1990 there was a non-native species of fish found in the Great Lakes. That little fish had fisheries biologists screaming gloom and doom for the Great Lakes fisheries...
Tournament fishing down under, part 2
Jeff GustafsonIt’s been a few weeks since my wife, Shelby, and I returned to Canada from our trip to Australia. In my last column, I told you about the great time...
Six bass baits for Christmas
Scott MartinOne of the songs we frequently hear in December is “The 12 Days of Christmas,” so let’s cut that number in half and look at the six baits I’d recommend...