First-year adjustments on the Elite Series
My rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series had some definite highs, including a third-place finish and plenty of Bassmaster LIVE time at the St. Johns River, but as a...
Rookie lessons learned, plans for next year
My whirlwind rookie season is over, and to tell you the truth, I am worn out. There were some tremendous highs and more lows than I wanted to experience, but...
Double shot of tournament triumph
Camaraderie, competitive drive, career-defining moments — tournament competition serves personal and professional goals, and winning ices the cake. Notching that W takes a lot of effort and good fortune, so...
Offseason rest and relaxation
It’s never too early to start preparing for the Bassmaster Classic, and as soon as I wrapped up my final tournament of the year — the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern...
Guiding and classes during the offseason
As my 2022 tournament season comes to a close this month, it’ll soon be time for me to transition into what I like to call my teaching mode. My last...
Daily Limit: How I became actual king of Fantasy Fishing
While I can’t say “I knew it,” I can certainly shout “Never give up” after rallying in the final events to win Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing among the B.A.S.S. crew....
Cutting it close on the Classic
After qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic three years in a row, I never took it for granted, but I started to expect that I’d qualify most years. That’s why my...
Pro Diaries: Luke Palmer
In this Phoenix Boats Pro Diaries feature, we shed light on one of the most consistent young pros. Luke Palmer has small-town beginnings in Coalgate, Okla., and has quickly risen...
Now, on to the next one
You’d think there would at least be a moment to breathe. Some time to sit in a deer stand without a thought in your head. To watch a few football...
Professionalism matters in the Elites
In my last blog, I discussed the realities of professional tournament fishing and offered tips to newcomers to the Bassmaster Elite Series. I discussed the business side that is critical...
