High hopes for high water
Calculating ebb and flow — specifically, where and when fish will feed — dominates the tournament angler’s thoughts when competing on a tidal fishery. Everyone has their favorite stage and...
Beaudrie takes the lead on Day 2 at Chesapeake Bay
CECIL COUNTY, Md. — No one was more surprised to see Chris Beaudrie atop the leaderboard than Beaudrie himself. Nevertheless, a two-day total of 33 pounds, 14 ounces has the pro from...
Smallmouth don’t feed like largemouth
All black bass species rely on the same four senses to keep their bellies full. I’m referring mainly to sight, sound, vibration and smell. A lot of bass anglers assume...
Suffering the saltwater scenario
Coming off his second Elite win two weeks ago at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River, and fishing a water body he’s spent his entire adult life learning,...
Opens notebook: Elite quest, the other Swindle, tide running
NORTH EAST, Md. — The local expert factor weighs heavily when the fishing is extremely tough, and especially so on fickle tidal fisheries. That’s not at all the case after...
Gardner claims early lead
CECIL COUNTY, Md. — Calling Jody Gardner “hardheaded” would be neither insulting nor incorrect. In fact, that mentality delivered a limit of 18 pounds, 3 ounces that leads Day 1 of the St....
Marathon Man raises awareness, funds and fun
CANTON, Ill. – Fishing’s Marathon Man, Jeff Kolodzinski, is back for the annual event that raises much-needed funds for the Fishing For Life Next Gen Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on...
Gear Review: Mustad Legacy Combo Series
WHAT IS IT? Mustad Legacy Combo Series WHAT SETS IT APART? Continuing to expand its profile in the sport fishing industry, Mustad’s ICAST 2022 introductions included a novel concept aimed...
ADVBassStats: Mississippi River
Can you tell the story of a bass fishing tournament without pictures of fish and boats and anglers? We’re trying. In this episode of ADVBassStats (Advanced Bass Fishing Statistics) event reviews...
Palaniuk’s sentimental appreciation of Yamaha
Brandon Palaniuk’s words after receiving a $15,000 Power Pay bonus check from Yamaha for winning the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title were refreshingly genuine, and he got emotional...
