Achieving my 2020 goal
Scott MartinI can finally exhale. Earning a spot in the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it was worth all the effort. I set a...
One bite can make a difference
Mark MenendezSometimes just one bite can clue you into what’s happening on a body of water. That’s the story I want to tell about a recent fishing trip with my son,...
Long list of bad choices
James HallIt’s hard to pick just one. When you’ve made as many bad choices as I have on the water, picking the “baddest” is no easy feat. For the record, this...
Me and Jeff, Classic bound
Keith CarsonThe text was simple, but it got my attention: “You need to decide if you want to be a good UPS driver or a good bass angler.” The words came...
Couples tournaments
Bernie SchultzWhen Dave and Denise Tanner entered their first Guys & Dolls bass tournament, they had no thoughts of qualifying for a year-end championship. They simply wanted to compete with other...
The work never ends
Destin DeMarionOur crazy 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series season is officially done and in the books. Being one of only two sports leagues to complete a full season — the other being...
COVID changed the bass fishing game
Gary ClouseI don’t have to tell you it’s been a strange year for everyone, and competitive bass anglers are no exceptions. COVID has impacted everything from local bass club activities to...
A legend has left us
Jeff GustafsonWhen I heard the news that angling legend Ron Lindner has passed on earlier this week it broke my heart. I consider myself very fortunate to have crossed paths with...
Giving thanks for the little things
Don Barone“And when the broken hearted people…” Dateline: The Farmington River “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”— Kurt...
Leaves are falling and ducks are calling
John GarrettMy first year on the Bassmaster Open Eastern and Central tournament series is coming to an end. It was gut wrenching for me trying to decide whether to compete in the...
