Competing on the other side of the globe
I recently returned from Italy where I participated in the Black Bass World Championship as a member of the USA Bass Team. I visited Europe about 10 years ago, but...
Small adjustments lead to big win
Reflecting back on it, winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair presented by SEVIIN was pretty special for me. Getting an Opens win as a boater was...
Tungsten is worth it
While tungsten-made tackle isn’t new, we are learning more about ways to use it effectively. When the material first came out, it was primarily used as a sinker for Texas...
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...
