First quarter recap
Wes LoganI guess it’s time for a little recap of the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season’s first quarter. It’s been a little bit of an up and down year overall. I...
I have to fish to win now
Cooper GallantThe last two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments have been my worst by a long shot. I finished 86th at the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and 90th at the Arkansas River. I’ve...
Redemption after Arkansas River
Randy HowellI’m always excited to fish every Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event, but I’m even more eager than normal to fish this week’s tournament at Lake Murray. I guess you can...
Back in the saddle
Mark MenendezThe Tombigbee and Arkansas River Elite events were tournaments for me to get back in the saddle and make some really good decisions. They turned out to be good events...
Midseason evaluation
Easton FothergillWe’re approaching the midpoint of the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, and I’m content with where I’m at. I wish it was a little better, but I’m currently inside the...
FFS and its effect on tournaments
Gary ClouseIt’s been interesting to see how the bass tournament landscape is shaping up since Bassmaster Elites and other leagues have put limitations on the use of forward-facing sonar (FFS). When...
Last-minute grinding on the rivers
Cody MeyerThe last few Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments were old school, shallow bass fishing on muddy rivers where I had to grind for every bite. Just getting into some of...
Almost gone, but not forgotten
Bernie SchultzIf you’ve been at the game as long as I have, then you’ve seen a lot of lures come and go. Some of them had lengthy runs, others short. Yet,...
A little behind the ball
Lee LivesayThis season has offered an example of how big a role pre-practice can play in your tournament results. I don’t always have time to visit every tournament venue prior to...
Generations of change
Curtis NiedermierLately, I’ve been thinking about what defines generations and eras. Partly, it’s because I’ve been reading World War II history again, a subject that always makes me think about my grandparents’ generation and their sacrifices during...
