Shake off the January blues
January can be a dreadful month for some anglers. You’ve dealt with the holidays, the weather is unpredictable and it’s still a couple of months from the good springtime fishing....
Tricky turns of a wintertime warmup
When a warm front slides across Northern fisheries, it’s certainly good for anglers. But, does that inspire bass to bite? Elite Series pros debate the scenario and offer guidance on...
Finding bass in winter
Before Grand Lake went off limits for the Bassmaster Classic, I spent a few days there in late December. Pre-practice conditions were pretty cold, but the bite was so good...
1-Minute Angler: Shryock’s all seasons crankbait box
See Elite pro Hunter Shryock’s selection of crankbaits for fishing in any season.
Tips for winter fishing
Before I started fishing for a living, I didn’t fish in the winter much at all. Part of the reason was I hunted from November through January, and the tournament...
Cold water spinnerbaiting
Bladed jigs and other lures have drawn attention away from the spinnerbait. But the spinnerbait is still one of the most effective and iconic bass lures ever created due to...
My Finest Hour: Livesay dials in monster bite for dominant Lake Fork win
In many Elite events, success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance.
Flipping, pitching and punching
Miles Burghoff was born and raised on shallow-water fishing. Though this Bassmaster Opens EQ angler has spent the last 19 summers guiding in southeast Alaska for trout, halibut and other...
Bank Fishing Basics: Essential accessories for bank fishing
Let’s be honest, the decision to go fishing is not that hard. Where to fish — a little more involved, but usually no biggie. But what to bring … now...
Midlevel strolling for suspended bass
Ever since I can remember, the hardest fish to catch were the ones that suspended in clear water. I would literally run from those fish. Now we’re starting to understand...
