At the season’s pivot point
Seth FeiderAfter three solid tournaments in my comfort zone up north, I was seventh in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, just 47 points outside of the lead. But now...
How I will fish Guntersville
Brandon LesterThis one is going to be a tough event. Lake Guntersville will be challenging. I think it would surprise most people to know just how tough this place can be...
The Opens require a different strategy
Keith CombsAfter returning from the Northern Swing, I had the opportunity to fish a Basspro.com Central Bassmaster Open on my home lake of Sam Rayburn, my first Open in over six...
Focus: The Cody and Randy story
Don Barone“I was a wreck, just spun out, was a mess, everything just fell apart, that’s on me.”— Randy Pierson on his 73rd and 72nd place finishes on the New York...
Young anglers have their own schedule
Mark MenendezI’ve had an interesting experience with my son, Max, over the past 10 years. It tells us something about youngsters fishing and learning to appreciate the outdoors. I’d like to...
Dealing with fall transition
Gary ClouseThis is the time of year when fishing can get tough. It’s early fall, and the fish tend to scatter. I saw that first hand last week when I visited...
The Southern Swing
Bernie SchultzBy the time you read this, the Bassmaster Elite Series will be in its final stretch. Our four remaining events will be held in the South — Alabama, South Carolina,...
Techniques for late summer bass fishing
John CrewsLast time we talked about football being out for the most part this year, and bass fishing being in for the whole part. We were talking about fall, though. Right...
Hosting a fishing tournament takes a village
Neil PaulHave you ever attended a Bassmaster event? Or maybe you’ve watched Bassmaster LIVE recently on ESPN2 and wondered: What goes into hosting a tournament? Does B.A.S.S. show up at a...
Dewing the right thing
Bryan BrasherWith many inside businesses shut down — everything from bowling alleys to restaurants to movie theaters — during spring and early summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people decided...