Columnists

Gear

The crankbait culture

Bernie Schultz

I’m sure many of you are aware of the growing popularity of custom-made crankbaits. The trend seems to strengthen with each new season. Although the ways in which they are...

Gear

Be choosy about jig trailers

Gary Clouse

Last month I talked about jig choices for various applications. Well, I’m just as fussy about my choice of trailers that I put on the backs of those jigs. I know...

How-To

When to replace fishing line

Scott Martin

Considering all the elements of your fishing equipment, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of making sure your fishing line is ready to perform at the highest level. When I’m...

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3 tips for cranking up summer fun

Cody Huff

Throwing deep diving crankbaits around brushpiles and offshore structure is about as much a part of summer as a slice of fresh garden tomato on a backyard burger, and baling...

In the baseball wrapped boat

Destin DeMarion

If you’ve been following the Bassmaster Elite Series this season, you may have caught a glimpse of a boat wrapped with a baseball theme. There are two reactions I’ve experienced....

A silver lining

James Hall

“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” Although this decades-old quote by American journalist Doug Larson was no doubt aimed...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Welcoming adversity

Andrew Upshaw

My fishing career has always been one of starting slow and finishing strong. I don’t know why that is, but this year on the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open trail has been...