The pre-practice dilemma
Editor’s note: This column was published before the 2025 no-information rule update. People who follow Minnesota superstar Seth Feider likely do so for a multitude of reasons. He’s talented, as...
Patterns in play on the Mississippi River
Analyzing how past tournament results could play into this week's Open.
2024 Bassmaster High School Combine connects students and college fishing coaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — College coaches will have the chance to meet and evaluate the country’s next generation of young fishing talent when the fourth annual Skeeter Bassmaster High School Combine kicks...
Consequence of lazy
I’ve become lazy. Call it old age, indifference or lack of motivation, but for the past several years I’ve slid into a fishing rut that is unbecoming. Not so very long...
My high-risk win at Harris Chain
Not winning had sort of been the story of my bass fishing career — up until the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain that is. It really started when...
The evolution of bass fishing technology
This article explores how key innovations, from the introduction of the baitcasting reel to the game-changing forward-facing sonar, have revolutionized bass fishing by improving accuracy, precision, and the overall angling experience.
Opens profile: Wagner closing in on Elites
After graduating from Ole Miss University in 2021 with a degree in marketing, Georgia bass fanatic Emil Wagner landed a dream job at Pure Fishing. His workdays would be all...
On the hook with Brooke Finner
From early memories of bonding with her father on the water to breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, Brooke Finner’s journey as an angler exemplifies persistence, passion, and the drive to inspire other women in fishing. Her story highlights the challenges faced by female anglers and her determination to change perceptions in the fishing community.
That’s what I signed up for
The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was a crazy one for sure. Several times this season, I stopped and thought: Is this what I signed up for? Now that the...
No-information rule changed for 2025 Elites
Last Friday, B.A.S.S. announced the 2025 Elite Series schedule, featuring diverse fisheries that should set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable season. Alongside that release, the organization announced a...
