Playing the probabilities
Kyle WelcherMany fishing fans know about my background as a professional poker player. It’s how I financed the start of my fishing career, but once I got to the Progressive Bassmaster...
Hugging a prehistoric monster
Cody MeyerI’ve been on a mission to catch a giant sturgeon since last October. That’s when anglers who target these Jurassic-looking fish told me they catch 7- to 9-footers from Idaho’s...
Urchin madness!
Gary ClouseIf you’re a bass angler who hasn’t heard about the urchin craze, you may be living under a rock. Those goofy-looking lures are dominating conversations and some tournaments. The recent ICAST...
A Nutty story, indeed!
Thom AbrahamHow did 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour champion Dylan Nutt get his start in bass fishing?
My favorites for summer
Wes LoganAs I’ve gone through my career, I’ve realized how important it is for an angler to have an identity. I’m not talking about personality or how you promote yourself professionally....
ICAST 2026: My picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
My time at ICAST
Beau BrowningMy dad and I split time behind the wheel on the drive from Arkansas to Orlando for ICAST 2026. Given his long career as a professional tournament angler, my dad...
The hairy ball craze
Michael IaconelliHairy ball, urchin, Coike or whatever you call this bait, it resembles nothing I’ve seen in freshwater that swims. I’m big on matching the hatch, but this bait doesn’t mimic...
Lake to shining lake
James HallEvery year about this time, I get accused of being an idiot. Really hard for me to debate the charge, if I’m being honest. The emails start arriving shortly after...
The rhythm of ICAST
Lee LivesayThis will be my eighth year of attending ICAST, and every year it becomes more and more enjoyable. Like anything, that comes with experience and the understanding of how it...
