Winter bass bait options
Mark MenendezAcross much of the country water temperatures have dropped through the 50-degree range and in some places they’re touching the dreaded 40-degree mark. That can make fishing a little slow,...
Looking forward on and off the water
Patrick WaltersIt has been almost three months since my season-ending victory at Texas Fest on Lake Fork, and I’m still trying to digest what that victory will mean for my career...
Small crankbaits can heat up cold water fishing
Gary ClouseAnglers who don’t think of shallow crankbaits as a good choice for cold water are mistaken. You would be surprised how shallow the fish can get even when the water...
The importance of a good start
Cory JohnstonFor the third straight year the Bassmaster Elite Series will start off at Florida’s St. Johns River. I’m hoping that my performance this time around is more like the one...
Martin’s plan on track
Bryan BrasherI’ll give it to Scott Martin: he’s a man of his word. When I talked to him back in November 2019, Martin told me the two main goals he had...
A sentinel steps aside
James HallThere have only been three. That’s a pretty amazing statistic considering the five-decade time span being considered. Still, there have only been three tournament directors in the long, storied history...
Side betting with Feider
Jeff GustafsonOver the course of a season, we all have those special days that we remember the most. My most memorable day of the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series season happened in...
Excited for 2021
Micah FrazierThe 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series is almost here, and I’m as excited about it as I’ve ever been. My brother, Marc, will be joining us this year. I can honestly...
Great opportunities ahead
Scott MartinI’m beginning 2021 probably the most excited I’ve ever been. Entering my first year as a Bassmaster Elite Series angler, I’m looking forward to a lot of great opportunities ahead...
Simplifying reel selection
Keith CombsWhen I first started tournament fishing, I had two different baitcasting reels. They were both relatively inexpensive, but when matched with the right rods they still covered a lot of...
