Going back to my roots to win my first Open
Wyatt BurkhalterAt an early age, my dad taught me how to bass fish. He wasn’t a tournament fisherman, but he took me all the time and I fell in love with...
Spring is one-two jig time
Bill LowenIt’s that time of the year when I want to be able to focus on one or two things that give me the best chance of putting quality fish in...
Fulfilling a lifelong dream
Jacob FoutzIt’s hard to comprehend that I won the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River. I’m still waiting for someone to smack me and wake me up. Every time I walk...
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...
