So you want to fish a spinbait
John CrewsThe generic name for this lure is a spinbait. Many anglers call it a spybait. Either way, it’s a popular technique gaining momentum all across the country. Yet, a lot...
Whitaker’s topwater wisdom
Jake WhitakerLike most bass fishermen, I love to catch ’em on topwater baits. I fish on top whenever the opportunity presents itself, which is more often than you might think. The key is to...
Now’s a great time for night fishing
Nick RatliffIn addition to cookin up this blog to share with y’all this week, I’m also volunteering as a boat captain at the 2019 Bassmaster Mossy Oak High School Fishing Championship...
Getting away from it all in Alaska
Keith CombsAfter the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Guntersville in late June, the schedule had a summertime gap of about seven weeks. Some pros relaxed or spent time with their families,...
Master your electronics
Hunter ShryockLowrance just came out with LiveSight forward facing sonar that lets you see fish and lure movements in real-time. Since this technology is new to me, I need to experiment with it on the water...
Big tournament this week
Jason WilliamsonThis is going to be a big week for me. My sons, Landon and Brycen, will be fishing the 2019 Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship presented by Academy Sports...
The evolution of northern bass waters
Rick ClunnAs the Bassmaster Elites make our northern swing to the St. Lawrence River, I’m reminded of how those waters have evolved over the years and how anglers have adapted. Unlike...
Why I fish balsa
Drew BentonHere’s the simple reason I fish balsa: I believe it makes a superior crankbait when it comes to attracting bass bites, and you can’t catch them if they don’t bite. ...
Hidden gem lakes
B.A.S.S. StaffBack in late May, my dad, Mike Brasher, and I took an early-morning trip to a beautiful 990-acre water works lake in Birmingham, Ala., called Lake Purdy. We started the...
Going boldly with Mercury Marine
Bernie SchultzSince the beginning of my career, Mercury Marine has been my outboard of choice. I couldn’t imagine running anything else. I started with a 150 Black Max. Then, as B.A.S.S....
