Offseason prep for Seminole
Drew CookThe Bassmaster Elite Series is coming to my home pond, Lake Seminole, in late February. So I’ve been filling you guys in on what that looks like as a local....
Welcome back, Larry Nixon
Gary ClouseNo one was more pleased than me to see Larry Nixon coming back to Bassmaster events and fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series. That name may not resonate with young anglers...
The season for giving
Bryan BrasherThe first cast used to be mine. So did the front seat of the boat. My fishing trips for basically the first half of my life were all about how...
Building offseason confidence
Clark WendlandtBass fishing pros face mundane tasks during the offseason – getting a new boat ready, working with sponsors, lining up lodging and housing for the next year – but there...
Keeping my edge during deer season
Greg HackneyIt’s easy for an angler to get off-kilter during the winter season. That’s why I hunt. Well, it isn’t the only reason, but I’ve found that the deer season keeps...
Hosting an antique tackle show
Bernie SchultzThose of you who follow this column know my passion for vintage fishing tackle. It’s a passion that drives me constantly, searching eBay and various other auction sites, and countless...
Tournament fishing down under
Jeff GustafsonOne of my favorite aspects of fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series is that I get to meet a lot of people from different parts of the world. While it’s...
Thankful for my spot in the Classic
Brandon CardWith it being Thanksgiving week, I’m thinking of a few things from this year that I’m thankful for. First and foremost is my family — my lovely wife, Kelly, and...
Evolution to flipping
Mark MenendezIf you really examine the competitors that make up the Bassmaster Elite Series field, you’ll find that everyone has their own strengths as anglers. Those strengths are usually something that...
Not off during the offseason
Darold GleasonIt’s no secret that tournament fishing is a highly competitive arena, and considering the last couple of seasons, I can attest to that truth. Every decision, every thought and every...