Activating my flow state in Florida
Chris ZaldainThere’s a lot on my mind as I kick off the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season in Florida. The most important thing isn’t forward-facing sonar, the St. Johns River tidal...
Different mindset for upcoming season
Luke PalmerThis is the time of year where I’m usually pretty excited about getting on the road for the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season. Don’t get me wrong,...
The importance of offseason fishing
Beau BrowningWhen the Bassmaster Opens ended last autumn, it marked the beginning of my offseason. A lot of pros take advantage of the break by sitting back, bow hunting and enjoying...
Starting in the home state
Scott MartinWe’re less than a week away from the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season and you know me, I’m anxious, I’m excited, I’m a little nervous. I’ve been...
My Florida craw arsenal
Michael IaconelliWhen I packed my truck for the first two Elite Series tournaments of 2025 in Florida, I started with a plastic bait tub that had the word “Craws” written on...
This was meant to be
Easton FothergillDuring the past 18 months, I know I’ve become known as that angler who recovered from brain surgery to win the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s just two...
Season to season, boat to boat
Bernie SchultzAt the end of each tournament season, Bassmaster Elite Series pros go through a process of unwrapping and prepping their boats for resale. And it’s not always because they want...
Get ready and take a breath
Davy HiteThe Bassmaster Elite Series season is just around the corner, and the offseason of hunting and fishing for fun has gone by quickly. That means it’s time to look forward...
Balancing out home lake history
Clark ReehmI’ve guided on Sam Rayburn Reservoir since 2012, and it was my favorite lake long before that. So, I’m not going to lie — ever since we learned last year...
Ready to hit the road
Gregory DiPalmaI’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for the start of a new Elite season, and by the first week of February, I had about 90% of the work...
