The Mayfly connection
James HallThe cobwebs spanning the old slider windows of the boathouse were as thick as icing and multilayered. It was hard to tell if the spiders were weaving out of boredom...
Forward-facing sonar wins with an asterisk?
Gary ClouseWe all know the forward-facing sonar (FFS) is a major topic of discussion and controversy in bass fishing. Who knows where this is headed, but there are facts that can’t...
Halftime of the Elite Season
Cooper GallantAfter fishing the fifth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season at Lake Murray, I drove straight home to Bowmanville, Ontario. I had a bad practice at Lake Murray, which...
The difference between a good decision and a bad decision
Brandon PalaniukYou hear it all the time – in local events, on social media and even in the bag line at a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament: “I made bad decisions today.”...
I’m all ears this year
Chris ZaldainAt the halfway point in this year’s Bassmaster Elite Series campaign, I’m 14th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings and feeling good about how things are going....
Two fish give a much-needed boost
Luke PalmerLooking back at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, I have to say, it feels good to finish on the right side of the cutline. That’s always a good thing,...
Finishing strong during the postspawn
Cody MeyerI try not to pay attention to the overall Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite Qualifier standings, but I’m pleased to see I’m currently fourth among the guys fishing Opens EQs. No...
How to reignite schooling bass
Michael IaconelliI notched a top 20 finish at the recent Lake Murray Elite Series tournament by casting to schooling bass that were feeding on blueback herring. I caught 13 of the...
Add speed to your rig
Davy HiteRegardless of what kind of fishing boat you own, getting top performance plays an important role in your angling experience. Boat speed is often a big topic among anglers. Of...
Staying the course the rest of the season
Scott MartinEditor’s note: This column was written before part of Martin’s Elite Harris Chain catch was disqualified. This has been an unusual year for me. There have been some highs and...