For any angler, shopping for tackle should be a treat. There are so many new and exciting products out there to choose from — all promising to catch more fish. But for any product to become...

I’ve been at this game a long time. Too long, perhaps.In that time, I’ve developed some strong opinions — some I’ll share, others I should probably keep to myself.After witnessing the departure of...

It’s 3:45 a.m. and you’re wide awake … waiting for an alarm to sound.You don’t really need it. You never have. Probably through anxious anticipation, you always seem to wake before it’s time. ...

Adversity causes some men to break — others to break records. That’s going to be the story as the 2018 regular season comes to a close. With the cancelation of the Chesapeake Bay, that will...

We’re all familiar with the phrase “women drivers.” It’s frequently said in a chauvinistic tone, other times in jest. For certain Bassmaster Elite Series pros, however, it can have an entirely...

Each year, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the fishing industry's largest trade show. It’s called ICAST, and it attracts manufacturers, sales reps, buyers and dealers who have a...

In my many years of competing, I’ve seen countless changes in the sport … particularly when it comes to the equipment we use. Included in that mix are baitcasting reels — their overall design, form...

When I began my career as a professional angler, I was in my 20s. That was a long time ago, and I’ve witnessed many changes in the sport since then. Some good … some not so good.Among them were the...

In our sport, the "Strike Zone” is the place where a bass is most likely to attack a lure. In baseball, it’s where every player, umpire and fan focuses their attention as the ball crosses home...