A dreamer, two grinders and the magician
Ed LoughranMark Twain wrote, “There is no surer way to find out whether you like or hate someone than to travel with them.” It’s true, and for the last two years...
Is it prespawn, spawn or postspawn?
John CrewsIt’s time to hit the water. We all know the bass are either in their prespawn, spawn or postspawn mode. But, how do you tell the difference? The first thing...
Closing out a win is all about timing
Patrick WaltersWhen I won the 2020 Bassmaster Texas Fest on Lake Fork, I took over the lead on Day 2 and never relinquished it. There wasn’t much doubt about it because...
Ready for Pickwick week
Seth FeiderAfter a few weeks off in Minnesota, where I pretty much laid low and hung out with the family, we’re back on the road this week for the Guaranteed Rate...
No-information rule builds better anglers
Clark WendlandtOne of the things I love about fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series is the no-information rule. It not only evens the playing field but makes us better anglers. We have...
My number one goal
Jason ChristieA fifth-place finish at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee River felt good after being away for two years, but I don’t want to make any assumptions. This sport...
The trophy is heavy
Jeff GustafsonAfter lifting that beautiful, big blue trophy in Knoxville, Tenn., it was a whirlwind week. Getting to hoist that trophy was the pinnacle of my fishing career. While I’m so...
No pressure
Keith TumaThis is about as good as it gets. It’s a validation of sorts. I’ve wanted to come down from Brainerd, Minn., and try the Opens — along with the possibility of fishing...
Bouncing back for a good finish
Scott MartinObviously, my first Bassmaster Elite Series season didn’t begin the way I wanted it to, but bouncing back from a tough finish on the St. Johns River by placing 25th...
Making no excuses
Destin DeMarionSlow start. Sophomore slump. Just a couple phrases one may label what has happened in the first two events of my second Elite Series season. However, I’m not going to...
