Going gonzo
Cooper GallantIt’s crazy how fast the offseason has gone by. I feel like I’m ahead of the game until January. Then everything hits all at once, and I’m suddenly running behind....
Gonna miss my friend Dion
Davy HiteWhen I heard about the passing of Dion Hibdon, it hurt me inside. I was shocked because I had no idea he was in bad shape. I knew he was...
Predictions for the 2026 Elites
John CrewsOur season is a couple of weeks ahead of us. We are all scrambling to get our boats wrapped, ready and looking good. We’ll all be converging on Lake Guntersville on...
A simple guide to early season success in East Texas
Keith CombsThe fishing has been red hot here on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, which is not surprising – year after year it remains one of the best bass lakes in the country,...
The AmBASSador program may save your life
Pete RobbinsI’ve known B.A.S.S. superfan Paul Fisler for about a decade, as he’s joined me and my wife, Hanna, on hosted trips to Mexico’s Lake El Salto. In fact, he was fishing...
January madness
Michael IaconelliCollege basketball goes bonkers during March Madness. Professional bass anglers become afflicted with January madness. For as long as I’ve been fishing Bassmaster tournaments, the 30 days before the first...
An interesting and trying offseason
Wes LoganI’ve had a good offseason, one with some peace, some fun and some trying times. I’ll start with the fact that I spent some time trying to do nothing but...
Preparing for battle
Cody MeyerI’ve thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family over the winter months. We did something different this year and vacationed in Florida for the Christmas holidays. Now we’re back home...
The versatility of the bladed jig
Gary ClouseLure trends come and go, but I’m here to tell you the bladed jig is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. It has become a lure we continue to discover...
Armed and ready – with finesse gear
Greg HackneyIt’s no secret that I’m a power fisherman. I’m most happy with a big rod in hand and a jig tied at the end of the line. But I’m also...
