Putting the wheels back on
Chris ZaldainIt’s no secret that my season started off about as bad as it can get. I finished 79th at the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River and 94th...
Gauging the spring transition
Clark WendlandtWe’re entering that time of the spring in some parts of the country when the fish are transitioning and it’s time to change tactics. Everyone knows the early prespawn is...
Searching for the big win
Cory JohnstonAs we sat at the dock on Championship Tuesday at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake, Chad Pipkens and I seemed to agree that the two of us...
Why we fish: My first fish
Don Barone“First fish I ever caught I took home and hid under my bed, mom eventually smelled it out.”— Jeremy Johnson Dateline: March 2021 “There are places I remember…” When I...
Learning to share water with bass boats and kayaks, part 1
Drew GregoryPerhaps there is a rift between bass boats and kayaks. Well, I suppose it depends on how you define “rift.” Sure, I’ve heard of a few isolated incidents, but overall,...
A weight has been lifted
Bill LowenObviously I’m ecstatic about my win at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake. I’m really pretty much beyond words at this point. Jennifer and the kids feel...
Closing the generation gap
Rick ClunnThe Bassmaster Elite Series tour is full of good young anglers, some middle age pros and a few of us older veterans. I marvel at the ability of the young...
Back to a warm Classic
Bryan BrasherEarlier this year, B.A.S.S. officials announced that the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, originally scheduled for March 19-21, will be held instead on June 11-13. The...
The Rick Clunn influence
Gary Clouse“Never accept that all your best moments are in your past.” — Rick Clunn My journey to a pro fishing career began in 1975 when I bought my first copy...
How I will fish Pickwick Lake
Brandon LesterWednesday I send in these columns the night before each Bassmaster Elite Series event, and tonight was an interesting one. I’m staying at McFarland Park this week and just got...
