A different level of competition
When I review my first Bassmaster Elite Season season, I can say that the biggest thing for me was just learning to mentally adapt to a new type of schedule...
How Bill Dance learned to ledge fish with Glen Andrews
A chance encounter with two legends of the sport changes Bill Dance’s fishing career. Bill Dance has introduced millions to bass fishing since his very first fishing TV show hit...
David Fritts surgery improves outlook
Each year, we’re eager to see which Bassmaster Elites have changed boat, tackle or clothing brands, upgraded electronics, or added some new gadgets. Safe to say, that one of the...
New Elite: Kyoya Fujita
In March of 2022 Japanese angler Kyoya Fujita came to the U.S. for the first time and attended the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell. Six months later he earned an...
Winter fishing with a micro jig
The skirted jig has long been a mainstay for bass anglers. I remember in the ‘80s watching Denny Brauer, Dee Thomas and Lonnie Stanley hammering bass with them. Thanks to...
Gear Review: SPRO Blade and Thumper Spinnerbaits
WHAT IS IT? SPRO Blade and Thumper Spinnerbaits WHAT SETS IT APART? Built for the enticing action and vibration that triggers strikes, SPRO’s new Blade Spinnerbait sports gold and nickel-plated...
New Elite: John Soukup
After finishing third in the first Bassmaster Northern Open of 2022 at the James River, Oklahoma’s John Soukup stayed consistent all season to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series via...
Multiple patterns for winter fishing
One of the things I love most about the east Texas and Louisiana waters where I do my guiding is the diversity. Even in the wintertime when we typically think...
Radio: 2022 Christmas Special
Listen to the 2022 Christmas Special episode of Bassmaster Radio here.
Bill Dance’s secrets to cold and muddy pond fishing
A reminder that it’s never too cold or too muddy to catch a bass in the winter. Bill Dance has introduced millions to bass fishing since his very first fishing...
