Angler contributions in tackle evolution
Rick ClunnManufacturers have done a good job improving the quality of our fishing tackle, but many of the user-friendly features that today’s anglers enjoy were conceived by Bassmaster pros decades ago....
The West Virginia Nation wreath legacy
Don Barone“Oh we need kindness… Dateline: West Virginia National Cemetery “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”– Nelson Henderson “I mean,...
My plans have changed
Bryan NewWhen I signed up for the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Opens, I really didn’t have a firm plan about what I was going to do other than keep fishing with the...
Kayaks do float upside down
James HallAs I watched Chris Mitchell’s kayak flip over while he was reaching out to grab his lure that was snagged on a not-close-enough log, I didn’t know whether to giggle...
The kid in me
Matt HerrenWith the holidays behind me that old restless feeling is kicking in, and the competitor in me is starting to awaken. It’s almost like there’s an internal clock or switch...
Heavy sacks possible in early Elites
John CrewsThe first part of the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series season could line up to be a total smash fest. There are two scheduled before the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors...
Bassin’ brothers find one another
Bernie SchultzImagine receiving a call from your son, telling you he just got off the phone with your brother — a brother you never knew you had. That’s precisely what happened...
Remember the name Mike Huff
Pete RobbinsBassmaster Elite Series pro Mike Huff won’t turn 30 years old until a month after this year’s Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, but he’s already a...
Working smart and efficient
Mark MenendezI’ve been running around the past week or two with my hair on fire. Shows, sponsors, housing arrangements and tackle ordering seems like it’s all running together, and I’m running...
Getting started with bass fishing
David FrittsI’ve been around this bass fishing thing for while now, and I’ve learned a few things I want to share with new anglers. You should start slow and build on...
