Big fish and wintertime flippin’
Greg HackneyWe’re rapidly approaching the prespawn period in the South, a time when I lock my flippin’ rod in my hands and go big bass hunting. I’m talking about those southern...
Forward-facing cranking
Michael IaconelliI’m not one of the guys who refuse to use forward-facing sonar. I have to master it to be competitive. I’m not good with this technology yet, but I’m beginning...
Our Christmas traditions
Bryant SmithChristmas is always a special time for me, and one of the main reasons is I get to catch up on my family time. My wife and I are fortunate...
Gift giving for the bass angler in your life
Keith CombsI can still remember being a passionate high school angler without much money to spend on gear. I had a tiny used bass boat that seldom ran, and when it...
My take on new Humminbird products and Lake Lanier
Davy HiteI had a chance to go fishing with Elite pros Bill Lowen, Bryan Thrift and other friends on Lake Lanier in November and we all got a sneak peek at...
Family time for the holidays
Luke PalmerWhen I think about Christmas traditions, my family really isn’t big on particular activities. We’re more about spending time together. It’s not so much what we’re doing, as it is...
Getting in the Christmas spirit
Lee LivesayI’ve always enjoyed Christmas, but having a 2 1/2 year old has taken it to a whole new level. This is my daughter Lane’s third Christmas, but it’s the first...
Offseason fun with birds
Bill LowenIt’s my favorite time of the year – time to go duck hunting. I took my buddy Brannon, my son Fischer and my nephew Hunter to North Dakota. We hooked...
Seeing is believing
Gary ClouseThere’s no question that today’s sensitive rods, incredible fishing lines and detailed lures — when used properly — will make you a better angler. But sometimes the difference maker is...
Focused on the Classic
Chris ZaldainIt’s late November, and I’m home in northern Texas. We’re finally getting cooler weather and dropping water temperatures on our reservoirs. These changes have me intensely focused on Lake Ray...