Stalking sunshine state snook
Florida’s sleek, striped powerhouse delivers heart-pounding action with acrobatic leaps that keep anglers coming back for more.
God bless the high road
Back in 2019, when the professional bass fishing industry exploded into chaos, I was fully prepared to go down with the ship. I’ve covered a little bit of everything during...
Elite Lakes: A Travel Guide to Smith Lake
A hotspot for spotted bass in the rolling hills of North Alabama, Smith Lake may be to the Bassmaster Elite Series what Bristol is to NASCAR — a smaller-than-normal venue...
Next is the AOY wildcard – Smith Lake
Rookie Trey McKinney posted his worst finish of the Bassmaster Elite Series season at Wheeler Lake. And, in one sense, it might have been his best performance of the year....
Daily Limit: Hamner holds hopes for major sweep
With one down and one to go, 2024 Bassmaster Classic champ Justin Hamner is in position to accomplish a feat only managed twice in B.A.S.S. history. Dropping into JM Associates’...
Melting at Wheeler Lake
The conditions during the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Wheeler Lake were brutal. An incessant sun and the lack of any breeze made for some of the hottest weather I’ve...
Koby Kreiger disqualified at Smith Lake
B.A.S.S. officials announced Tuesday that due to a rules violation, Florida pro Koby Kreiger has been disqualified from the Bassmaster Elite Series event scheduled for June 27-30 on Alabama’s Smith...
Gear Review: AFTCO Women’s Tactical Camo Hooded LS Performance Shirt
WHAT IS IT? AFTCO Women’s Tactical Camo Hooded LS Performance Shirt WHAT SETS IT APART? Designed for anglers who demand both functionality and fashion, the AFTCO Women’s Tactical Camo Hooded...
On the hook with Michaela James
Winning the 2023 Co-angler state championship and earning a spot at nationals marked a turning point in my fishing journey.
Knowing when to start over
There’s no question that professional fishing is full of ups and downs. I’ve seen more downs than ups this season, but I believe the key to success is learning from...
