What I’m thankful for
Joey Cifuentes IIII’ve been very open about the fact that my 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was disappointing. With the exception of a top 20 at Lake Champlain, I had very poor...
Critical adjustments to changing fall conditions
Scott MartinDuring late fall in the Southeast, the most important thing to consider is water temperature. That will dictate your approach because fish behavior changes dramatically with these changing conditions. It...
Another amazing trip to Down Under
Jeff GustafsonNo matter what level you compete at, if you enjoy fishing tournaments of any kind, you probably appreciate the camaraderie and friendships you develop with your like-minded competitors. I have...
Beware the wannabes
B.A.S.S. StaffA while back a good friend of mine named Robert Callaway told me a story about his time in the U.S. Army when he had an encounter with a gang...
Bank on a $45,000 profit
Greg HackneyWhen B.A.S.S. announced the new “no entry fee” change for the Bassmaster Elite Series next season, I looked at it for a couple of days and let it soak in...
Excited for 2025 change
Lee LivesayA lot of my fellow competitors first heard about the news of no entry fees for the 2025 Elite Series through the email from B.A.S.S., but the way I found...
Tackle trends and forward-facing sonar
Bernie SchultzBass fishing is an ever-evolving sport. What produces one year may or may not the next. Whether it’s a change in habitat, water quality or perhaps angling pressure, fish respond...
A whirlwind month of fishing
Cooper GallantIn my last column, I mentioned I was going to North Carolina’s Outer Banks for the second time with a crew of family and friends to surf fish for saltwater...
Why I fell in love with fishing
Luke PalmerWhen I first heard the news that the Bassmaster Elite Series events will not require entry fees in 2025, my first thought was, “Heck yeah! I might be able to...
My November reset
Stetson BlaylockSome Bassmaster Elite Series pros stay fully engaged with the particulars of tournament fishing during the offseason. I’m one of the guys who needs a reset. A reset for some...
