Learning from the young guns
Rick ClunnThere’s a perception out there that I’m the ol’ cagey veteran who can teach these young Elite anglers a thing or two about tournament angling and bass fishing. That’s true....
How to choose a crankbait
Mark MenendezMost bass anglers fish with crankbaits, and we all know there’s something like a hundred, or more, different makes and styles of crankbaits. Picking the right one is no easy...
The grass isn’t always greener
Chad MorgenthalerIt’s every tournament angler’s worst nightmare. You’ve found the motherlode of fish, a patch of grass just loaded with 8-, 9- and maybe a couple of 10-pounders. They’re hungry and...
Position your boat, then cast
Bill LowenBoat positioning is something you don’t hear much about these days, but it’s critically important for three reasons. First, you need to catch a bass. Second, you need to get...
God showed His strength
Paul MuellerThose of us with faith often say that God shows His strength through our weaknesses. The truth in that statement was clearly demonstrated at this week’s 2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite...
Fishing lines: Mono, fluoro or braid?
Bernie SchultzToday’s anglers have three basic types of fishing lines from which to choose — monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid. And all can be good, depending on their application. Whether you’re fishing...
The contingency programs are strong
Chris ZaldainThere are a couple of great contingency programs in our industry that I think should get more publicity. They are the Toyota Bonus Bucks and the new Yamaha Power Pay...
The nights are so short
Matt HerrenAs I’m writing this blog I’m sitting in my Skeeter Boat in Palatka, Fla., getting ready for the first event of the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. It seems like...
How I’ll fish the St. John’s River
Brandon LesterThis week we kick off the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series on the St Johns River in Palatka, Fla. I couldn’t think of a better place to kick off the season,...
Preparing for back-to-backs
Keith CombsI’ve spent the majority of the last three weeks going through all of my tackle — every crankbait, every pack of worms, every rod and reel — to get it...
