ICAST and the final two Elites
Stetson BlaylockIt’s the week of ICAST in Orlando, and last week I was enjoying a family vacation in the Caribbean. But, after I finish my duties at ICAST, I’ll need to...
Rebounding from a bad event
Lee LivesayNow that we have the southern Elite events wrapped up, I’m taking a look at my season before we head up north for the final two events. All things considered,...
I suspect being 19 wasn’t easy for you either
Bryan BrasherI sat down today with intentions of listing and apologizing for all the mistakes I made back when I was 19 years old. But then it dawned on me that...
Fall of the Big O
James HallI’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: I dread Bassmaster’s annual 100 Best Bass Lakes issue. Why? It takes a lot of work. I mean, a LOT of work...
Best tips for nighttime fishing
Joey Cifuentes IIIThe Alabama Swing really showed everyone just how challenging summertime fishing can be. On the upside, you can definitely find a good bite first thing in the morning. A lot...
Too hot for shallows? No way!
Gary ClouseIt seems, no matter where you live, it’s been a hot, hot summer. Because of the high water temperatures, you may be inclined to believe the fish moved off the...
My swim jig system
Bill LowenYou may have heard … I love throwing a swim jig. Growing up fishing on the Ohio River, a swim jig became my go-to technique because the population of bass...
Aiming for the Classic cut
Luke PalmerSummertime in Oklahoma is hot — very hot. But at least I have about a month break from putting in long days on the water. I did three straight weeks...
Elite secret: The ultimate skipping buzzbait
Michael IaconelliI might get death threats from some of the other Bassmaster Elite Series pros, but I’m going to reveal a top-secret buzzbait modification anyway. A standard buzzbait is a killer...
Beach vacation fishing
Drew CookIt’s summertime, and that means vacation time for a lot of families. The beach is always a popular destination for vacation, especially along the Gulf of Mexico. Folks from the...