When you hear an Elite Series angler mention the phrase “offseason,” don’t be fooled. There’s really no such thing. Even when we’re not on tour, we’re prepping and planning for the tournaments...
Like many of you, a good number of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are dog lovers. No matter if they’re big, small, fluffy or shorthaired, canines hold a special place in the hearts of some of the...
One of the benefits of traveling and competing with other pros on the Bassmaster Elite Series is the amount of knowledge you can tap into. This not only includes new ways to catch fish, but other...
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bernie Schultz takes us into the service yard where industry leaders have support crews to keep anglers on the water at all times.
Sponsorships are the lifeblood of professional fishermen. Ask any touring pro and they’ll tell you, there’s no way to survive without them.Sure, you might make it for a while on your credit cards,...
In any creative profession, there are standouts. People whose personality, skillset or contributions set them apart. And it’s no different with rod building.Meet Billy Vivona — a 46-year-old...
Over my 35 years of competing in B.A.S.S. tournaments, I’ve logged a lot of highway miles … hundreds of thousands, in fact. And through those travels, I’ve met some remarkable people — individuals...
From time to time, Bassmaster Elite Series pros are asked to participate in tournaments outside the B.A.S.S. tour. Some are held for kids, others for various charitable causes. And while we can’t...
I’m sure most of you reading this use crankbaits, probably with regularity ... and for good reason. They’re great lures for finding and catching bass. Not only do they probe nearly every depth...
Tank, pig, toad, hawg, slaunch, stud and whale are all terms about to be a standard part of the vocabulary of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers as we move into the seventh regular season event on the...
Soon, the Bassmaster Elite Series will head north to the St. Lawrence River. Immediately after, we will compete on Cayuga — the largest of the Finger Lakes.Both fisheries are full of quality...
Since the beginning of my career, Mercury Marine has been my outboard of choice. I couldn’t imagine running anything else.I started with a 150 Black Max. Then, as B.A.S.S. rules allowed for higher...
It doesn't matter if you’re looking at a rack of rods at your local tackle shop or those offered by an online retailer. Chances are good that at least some of the parts and pieces used to construct...
After more than 30 years of competing in B.A.S.S. tournaments, I’ve seen a lot of anglers come and go. Some I dig deep to remember, others I’ll never forget.Glenn Browne is one of those that will...
Few lures have impacted our sport in recent years like the bladed jig. They have undoubtedly redefined our approach to shallow water angling, especially when grass, laydowns or flooded brush...
When we’re not competing in tournaments or working sports shows, many Bassmaster Elite Series pros are busy fulfilling other obligations. That may include special, on-the-water events — some for...
A true icon in the sport, Roland Martin has captured more Bassmaster Angler of the Year (AOY) titles than anyone (9).In fact, Roland was winning B.A.S.S. tournaments before many of you were born....
Early in my career, I learned some valuable lessons on spinnerbait fishing — how they could produce in a variety of situations, under varying conditions. And that included certain clear water...
In late fall of 1988, B.A.S.S. held an Invitational on Bull Shoals Reservoir. I remember it clearly. It was one of my best showings to date, early in my career.Gary Klein won the event by shaking a...