Sizing up future Elites
Stetson BlaylockWhen I began fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series 15 years ago, you could qualify for bass fishing’s premier level by having three good tournaments in one division of the Bassmaster...
A season of big poles, big line, big hook sets
Greg HackneyI have to admit – next year’s Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is the best I’ve ever seen. Based on what I know about these fisheries and the time of year...
Lake Champlain has been good to me
Ed LoughranWinning the 2024 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain was a special thing for me. During that tournament, my wife and kids were able to come up. We have...
My thoughts on the new technology rules
Luke PalmerNow that we’ve had time to digest the new technology rules for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I can say it doesn’t matter to me because I’m going go...
Hard work and efficiency are paying off
Easton E FothergillWinning two tournaments in my first season as a Bassmaster Opens angler was definitely not on my radar at the beginning of the season. Driving to Lake Okeechobee, I knew...
The pre-practice dilemma
Bryan BrasherEditor’s note: This column was published before the 2025 no-information rule update. People who follow Minnesota superstar Seth Feider likely do so for a multitude of reasons. He’s talented, as...
Consequence of lazy
James HallI’ve become lazy. Call it old age, indifference or lack of motivation, but for the past several years I’ve slid into a fishing rut that is unbecoming. Not so very long...
My high-risk win at Harris Chain
John GarrettNot winning had sort of been the story of my bass fishing career — up until the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain that is. It really started when...
That’s what I signed up for
Drew BentonThe 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was a crazy one for sure. Several times this season, I stopped and thought: Is this what I signed up for? Now that the...
Just call Cox ‘Knucksy’
Bryan BrasherI was a huge baseball fan growing up — and while the responsibilities of being a husband and a father have caused me to turn slightly away from a sport...
