Fishing a warmer fall
Luke PalmerThis year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
How pros use December and January to prepare
Kyle PatrickPreparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
My favorite tackle to put on your Christmas list
Gary ClouseIf you’re like most anglers, you’re being asked, “What do you want for Christmas?” One thing I’ve learned over the years is to never answer that question generically. If you’re...
Simple adjustments make big differences on your electronics
Keith CombsI’ve spent a lot of time this offseason guiding anglers on Texas lakes. Some of them just want to go out and catch a bunch of fish, but lots of others want...
Halfway through my offseason
Chris ZaldainIt has already been three months since I made my last cast of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season in late August on the Mississippi River. During this offseason, I...
My sturgeon obsession
Cody MeyerLast month, I wrote about my quest for a 10-pound smallmouth in my home state of Idaho. I recently got after the brown ones with my longtime buddy Chad LeBlanc...
A Wirth-while Career
Dave PrechtThree generations of B.A.S.S. members have been entertained, educated, inspired and even awed by the writing and photography of Don Wirth. After almost 55 years as a Bassmaster Senior Writer, Wirth is...
How I break down fall fishing
Luke PalmerWhen I head out for a day of fall fishing, I know I’ll be facing a very dynamic scenario, with bait and fish on the move. This can make for...
On the set with Bassmaster LIVE
Bernie SchultzRecently, I was asked to serve as guest commentator to Bassmaster LIVE’s coverage of the final EQ event on Lake Okeechobee. Perhaps you saw the broadcast on Bassmaster.com or Roku...
One bait, six species
Michael IaconelliIn mid-November, I spent five days fishing with my buddy Peter Yung Hsiuah who had flown to the U.S. from Taiwan, his home country. He treated me so well when...
