Bernie Schultz has mastered the art of professional fishing, and he’s picked up a few valuable pieces along the way. Spoiler alert — both statements address the literal as well as the figurative...

In part 1 of this column, I began the story of the “National Fresh Water Bass Tournament” that took place in 1928. Some history buffs believe it to be the first-ever, organized national bass...

Those of you following this column know that I have a keen interest in the history of our sport, especially when it involves vintage tackle. I love collecting and researching old lures, rods and...

B.A.S.S. invited a group of Elite anglers to the studio in Little Rock, Ark., to work with multiple B.A.S.S. media channels.

When B.A.S.S. announced last season’s Elite Series schedule, I saw a huge opportunity. Nearly every venue played to my skill set. Some were repeat fisheries, others were new, yet all made me feel...

Kids love stuff. That’s a fact. And it’s a safe bet that any kid who likes fishing also likes the tackle that goes with it.Knowing that, why not take it a step further and introduce them to the...

The longer I’m in this business, the more I realize it’s less about the fish and more about the people.Recently, I had the chance to catch up with several individuals who not only had a major...

It’s 4 a.m. and you’re wide awake.It’s Day 3 of competition, but you’re not fishing. You’re going home. As you lie there — half-listening to the Weather Channel — you watch as your roommate...

At 4 a.m. an alarm sounds. Time to get up!With sleep in your eyes, you stagger to the bathroom, wash your face, brush your teeth, then scan the room for anything you might need for the day.As you...