Making the case for big baits
Rick ClunnIf you want to catch big bass, start throwing big baits. That’s not a cliché. If you want to be as successful as today’s bass pros, it’s a fact. That’s...
An open letter to Opens anglers
Darold GleasonI fished the Bassmaster Opens series for several years. I can remember, when I first took the leap to fish them, I would save all my vacation leave at work...
Our wives are the real superstars
Matt HerrenLet me begin by saying I’m a typical man. I am so focused on my goals that it’s taken two years of absolute ground-shaking change for me to see and...
Fishing cold, muddy water
Bill LowenWith more and more anglers thinking about spring bass fishing, I thought I’d give you my thoughts about fishing cold, muddy water — the curse of a bass angler. A...
Catching miracle fish
Bernie SchultzAll of us have caught a bass or two that stand above the others — key fish that somehow made a difference … and not necessarily our largest. After more...
How I will fish the Tennessee River
Brandon LesterLet’s talk about Fort Loudoun and Tellico, Tennessee lakes. I’m from Fayetteville, Tenn., which is in southern middle Tennessee. My home is three-plus hours away from downtown Knoxville, home of...
Knocking the rust off
Mark MenendezI’m calling this year the “Knocking the Rust Off World Tour.” I didn’t realize until it happened how much I would miss fishing the full schedule. At first it didn’t...
A blessing in disguise
Chris ZaldainWell, I had my usual Florida performance at the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. I finished 79th. The thing about me and Florida ia we just don’t...
Slow down for success
Seth FeiderI’ve been fishing the St. Johns River with varying levels of success since 2016, but with this year’s third-place finish to start the season I finally internalized one critical lesson...
A familiar path in 2021
Bryan BrasherThere will be a time for change and exploration in professional bass fishing. There’ll be a time to visit new lakes, forge new partnerships and establish new venues as important...
