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Classics aren’t like they used to be

I headed out yesterday morning for the Classic. A 19 hour drive gives a man time to think. One of the things I’ve been thinking about is how the Classic...

Freshwater, saltwater

I didn’t mention it last week, but Becky and I spent a couple of days in Key West. We went on a saltwater fishing trip that I think says something...

Why so much finesse?

Over the past few months I’ve written several columns about finesse techniques. As a Bassmaster Elite Series angler you might wonder why. After all, I make my living weighing big...

The no-motion minnow

Let’s talk nightmare scenarios. Some will tell you it’s cold, muddy water. I respect that opinion, but I also disagree. I think the toughest conditions facing a bass angler are...

Murder and bass fishing do not go together

“Murder” is such a disturbing word. Thankfully, in our line of work, it’s not one we have to use much. But we had to use it yesterday, because there’s no...

Alabama club raises $10k for autism program

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The West Alabama Bass Fishermen’s Association (WBFA) raised its largest amount ever for an autism benefit tournament, Oct. 3, 2015, at Lake Tuscaloosa. The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation...

Adding a dumbbell anchor for kayak fishing

Kayak bass fishing: Staying dry

For kayak anglers, a dry suit is like four-wheel drive on a truck. You don’t need it all the time, but when you do need it, you probably really, really...

Kayak bass fishing: Stick in the mud

Traditional bass anglers rarely think of anchoring ­beyond sticking a Power-Pole or Minn Kota Talon in the ­bottom, but bass-seeking ­kayakers find easy-to-use ­anchoring systems a ­godsend when fishing in...

Looking toward Grand Lake

Those of you who have followed my career know that I often warn against fishing your history. It’s probably one of the biggest mistakes any angler can make. Conditions might...