Why we fish: Legacy
Don Barone“A legacy is not about what you did while you were there it is what happens when you are gone.” Darrell Waltrip It is profound, and it is simple, it...
My big gamble nearly paid off
Gary ClousePeople say that close only counts with hand grenades and horseshoes, but I’m still happy with my 10th-place finish in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. John’s River last week....
Lipless crankbaits this winter, South and North
Derek HudnallWinter bass fishing can get tough regardless of whether you’re in the South or in the North. Yet, there’s one bait that’ll often get them going no matter where you’re...
My first Elite event was awesome
Bryan NewMy first Bassmaster Elite Series event — the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River — is under my belt, and it was awesome. Of course, a big part...
Tying a different kind of knot
Brandon PalaniukWhile the time away from the tournament trail was short this offseason, I did have a chance to achieve one very important milestone – I finally proposed to Tiffanie, and...
Thankful to be here
Scott MartinYou often hear about big moments finally sinking in. Well, Wednesday brought two clarifying moments for me. One was putting my Bassmaster Elite Series sticker on my boat. The other...
How I will fish the St. Johns River
Brandon LesterThe St. Johns River starts off 2021, my eighth year on the Elite Series. Best I can tell, this is my fifth tournament here. Even though I live nine hours...
Three brands of electronics
John CrewsI’m thinking most of you have heard that many of us who fish the Bassmaster Elite Series are going to be fishing with more than one brand of electronics this...
Building on last year’s success
Jake WhitakerStarting a new season after placing fifth in 2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year points and earning a 2021 Bassmaster Classic berth gives me a lot of excitement heading into...
This stuff never gets old
Matt HerrenHere it is, the calendar has just turned February, and we’re less than a week away from Bassmaster Elite Series competition. The offseason was a short one since we didn’t...
