Announcing Bassmaster’s No. 4
James HallIt has been 7,761 days since I wrote my first column for Bassmaster Magazine. That’s a tad over 21 years. The September 2003 issue was my first as editor of...
Don’t miss this glidebait window
Michael IaconelliThere’s a window of opportunity going on right now in much of the country. It’s a short transition between fall and winter. Even in the South, we’re seeing cooler nights...
My friend, Mark Zona
B.A.S.S. StaffI was vacationing in the Florida Keys — actually enjoying my 13th wedding anniversary and my beautiful wife’s 50th birthday — when I got the text. Mark Zona was leaving...
My favorite approach for fall largemouth
Mark MenendezI love it when the weather starts to cool in the early fall. The days get shorter, and the leaves begin to turn colors and fall to the ground. This signals...
Is lure color overrated?
Keith CombsSome people think that minor differences in lure coloration can make a huge difference in your catch rate, while others believe it’s an overrated factor. Does it really matter that...
An unexpected victory
Bobby Bakewellby Bobby Bakewell Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin presented by SEVIIN means everything to me. The fact that I get to fish the 2025 Bass Pro...
Forward-facing sonar — better get onboard
Gary ClouseI’ve been on the fence about forward-facing sonar (FFS) as I try to ponder its benefits and drawbacks to the sport. I’ve used it a lot over the last three...
Competing on the other side of the globe
Joey Cifuentes IIII recently returned from Italy where I participated in the Black Bass World Championship as a member of the USA Bass Team. I visited Europe about 10 years ago, but...
Small adjustments lead to big win
Jay PrzekuratReflecting back on it, winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair presented by SEVIIN was pretty special for me. Getting an Opens win as a boater was...
Tungsten is worth it
Greg HackneyWhile tungsten-made tackle isn’t new, we are learning more about ways to use it effectively. When the material first came out, it was primarily used as a sinker for Texas...
