Top 10 Bass Lakes: A Travel Guide to the St. Lawrence River’s 1000 Islands
Where to go and what to see at what could be the greatest smallmouth fishery in existence. In July of 2022, jaws dropped across the bass fishing world as Jay...
How to make canal connections
Drop off the main drag and you’ll often find your downtown side streets harboring some of the city’s best hole-in-the-wall diners and eclectic boutiques. Canals hold similar appeal, as they...
Thompkins, McKinney separated by a point for ROY
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — For the first time since he won at Lake Fork in the second Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season, Trey McKinney isn’t leading the Dakota Lithium...
On the Hook with Anais Salazar
Through building supportive networks and pursuing my love for the sport, I've found strength in unity and discovered the joy of empowering other female anglers.
On the Hook with Elizabeth Eastman
From early memories on the dock with a Barbie pole to navigating the highs and lows of tournament fishing, Elizabeth Eastman's journey in the fishing world is marked by resilience, growth, and a deep passion for the sport.
Palaniuk Focused on His Mental Game Heading into St. Lawrence
Yamaha pro and Toyota Bonus Bucks member Brandon Palaniuk is leaning on his extensive smallmouth experience and steadfast mindset as he heads to St. Lawrence River for the last Elite Series tournament of the...
Fantasy Fishing: It’s a race to the finish
We pick up at the final event of the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series on the St. Lawrence River, the official home of all the B.A.S.S. smallmouth records. As we wrap...
Loving the Northern Swing
I’ve been looking forward to the Northern Swing all year, and the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain demonstrated why. I’ve always enjoyed fishing this lake, but earning a top 20...
Fantasy Fishing: All-in on St. Lawrence River
With the win-and-you’re-in format of the season-ending event on the St. Lawrence River, even the most woebegone slump-sufferer on the Elite Series circuit still has something to fish for. In...
Gear Review: St. Croix GXR Bass Systems
WHAT IS IT? St. Croix GXR Bass Systems WHAT SETS IT APART? Casting outfits come with 7-foot, 1-inch; 7-foot, 2-inch; and 7-foot 4-inch rods, while the spinning lineup offers 6-foot,...
