Back to the basics
John CrewsI had a really good start to the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season with a win at the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla. The rest of the year, not...
Offseason fishing for sponsors
Chris ZaldainAlthough I just finished second in the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup, I haven’t made a cast for a bass since the Bassmaster Elite Series concluded for the 2022 season. But...
Tweak suspending jerkbaits
Michael IaconelliThere’s a misconception that a suspending jerkbait is only for cold water. I even fell into that trap. A suspending jerkbait catches bass the year around. However, if I had...
A look back at the good ol’ days
Gary ClouseOne of the benefits of traveling a fishing circuit is the great friends and relationships you develop along the way. My career started back in the 1980s when I decided...
Preparing for home field advantage
Drew CookThe Bassmaster Elite Series is headed to Lake Seminole next season in late February, my home lake. And even though I know there are some advantages to having a big...
Patterson’s calling
James HallSixteen years ago, an 8-year-old girl joined her father to watch a bass fishing weigh-in. That particular event, the Elite Series Santee Cooper Showdown, shattered all sorts of records, with...
Young’uns showing out
Bryan BrasherWhen I first heard B.A.S.S. was making plans for the Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine presented by Skeeter, I was a little skeptical. Don’t get me wrong. Any excuse...
The backseat education
Clark WendlandtIt goes without saying that one of the best ways to improve your fishing game is by observing others. I have been reminded of that the past few months while...
Anglers from across the globe
Scott MartinSometimes, a win is about more than the trophy or medals. Sometimes, it’s part of something much bigger. That’s how I feel about Team USA Bass’ recent gold medal win...
Adjusting to fall fronts
Greg HackneyWe’ve had fronts pass throughout the South the past few weeks, and they can sure shut down the good action and throw anglers into a tizzy. Unless, of course, you’re...