Columnists

Spot-Lock or Power-Poles?

Gary Clouse

Trolling motors with built-in anchoring systems are just one of the many beneficial technological improvements today’s bass anglers enjoy. The fact you can tap a button on the trolling motor...

The little bait that could

Rick Clunn

If you follow my career, you know that I’m in the process of changing my approach in tournaments. I’ve realized that the traditional sizes of lures that worked well during...

Back to basics: Basic fishing gear

Michael Iaconelli

Fishing is easy. You don’t have to be young, in great physical shape or rich to get involved. It’s a sport for the outdoors that can be enjoyed by everyone....

You will be missed, Ray

Mark Menendez

If you love to watch, read, participate in or make your living in and around bass fishing, Ray Scott touched your life. We got the news Monday that Ray had...

A new approach for 2022

Scott Martin

As we approach the midway point in the Bassmaster Elite Series season, I find myself in 28th place in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. If I had...

Take one tourney off

Bryan Brasher

This past February marked 20 years since my grandfather Clifford Brasher passed away at age 75. For every second of my life, he was my biggest fan in all that...

Rules are rules: Truth verification

Bernie Schultz

I’ve been fishing B.A.S.S. events for more than 35 years. I started with the Invitationals, then progressed to the Top 100s, Top 150s and eventually the Bassmaster Elite Series. Throughout...

Finding the sweet spot

Lee Livesay

The win at the 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Ross Barnett presented by Mossy Oak Fishing was different. I’ve had this conversation with friends, family and companies, but...

The highs and lows

Matt Herren

I’ve been playing this game – making my living as a professional angler since for almost 20 years now. I started competing on the FLW Tour in 2003, and I qualified...

Always be closing

Pete Robbins

Much was made a few weeks back about Jason Christie’s win record at B.A.S.S., and rightfully so. Over the course of 96 tournaments, he’s won a remarkable eight times which,...

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