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...
Prepping for the Northern Swing
Tucker SmithIt’s still July, but I’m already preparing for the August Northern Swing into New York for the final two Bassmaster Elite Series events of the season on Lake Champlain and...
Solid lures for summer bites
Robert GeeWe’re getting into the hottest time of the year, but right now, fishing on my home waters of the upper Tennessee River is pretty good. I’ve been enjoying this, but...
Riding out current health issues
Randy HowellI really enjoy being on the water and competing, but the break we have in the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is allowing me time to rest, and hopefully recover,...
Time to reset before New York
Luke PalmerWe have about a month and a half until the next event and I can tell you, this is a very important part of the year.
Outer Banks respite and all-in for St. Lawrence
Cooper GallantI spent a week at North Carolina’s Outer Banks before heading to Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River to scout them before the cutoff. My family vacations at the...
