Competitive fishing’s pit crews
When it comes to high-stakes fishing, professional anglers will do almost anything to get to the fish — even if it means abusing their equipment. They won’t think twice about...
Autumn is for old-school power fishing
There’s no doubt that forward-facing sonar has greatly impacted our sport and the fishing industry. But fall is a great time to get away from this technology and hammer bass...
Competing at home to stay sharp for Elite Series
By the time the final Bassmaster Elite Series event rolls around in August, I look forward to finally getting to spend some time fishing around home. Especially after being on...
CrushCity Monster Bags of 2024
Look back at the CrushCity Monster Bags during the 2024 season.
My Finest Hour: Przekurat overcomes St. Lawrence River
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Wisconsin pro Jay Przekurat’s rookie season.
Offseason shark trip
A few years ago, we did an episode for our YouTube The Road Trip series on ocean fishing in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. We had such a great time that 10...
How I use digital maps and waypoints
I recently served as a boat captain at a high school tournament. The two young anglers I chaperoned were really smart and talented. They were skilled with their tackle, boat...
Hamner’s 11-7 wins big bass of the 2024 season
Not much can top the feeling of catching a personal best bass, except of course catching a personal best bass during Championship Sunday of a Bassmaster Elite Series event. That...
Switching it up in the offseason
I like to do a little fun fishing during the offseason, and I recently returned from one of my favorite places in the world — Venice, La. I’ve been going...
Unwinding after a challenging season
Now that we’re well past the end of the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’m feeling much more relaxed than I was a couple of months ago. Wrapping up the...
