Reflecting on my sophomore season
Bryant SmithAfter the last Elite event at the St. Lawrence River, I stayed four extra days to enjoy a little more of that fantastic fishing. That’s a common Elite destination, so...
Fun fish to improve
John CrewsOne of the things you learn when you get into fishing is there is nothing better for learning than time on the water. We can read all we want and ingest...
What to do when fishing sucks
Wes LoganIt’s the time of the year when fishing can be at its toughest – on just about any body of water. The summer-to-fall transition period can seem like an eternity. We start getting...
Climbing the B.A.S.S. ladder
Cody L StahlBefore I could even walk, I was in a bass boat. When my dad went fishing, he took my mother and me with him. That started my passion early on....
The recipe for late summer bass
Mark MenendezI don’t know about you, but this season has always been one of the toughest times of the year to consistently pattern bass. This late-summer period when the trees are just...
Don’t sleep on a big Texas rig
Keith CombsIn recent years we’ve seen all sorts of new bass lures, including lots of finesse rigs and several new ways to rig plastic worms. In all of the excitement a...
Elk hunting refreshes me
Brandon PalaniukI’ve often said when it comes to outdoor activities, water has my heart, but the mountains have my soul. I’m glad I don’t have to choose between fishing and hunting...
Requalifying is tough
B.A.S.S. StaffWhen dozens of anglers bailed from the Bassmaster Elite Series five years ago, one of my chief questions was would they ever be allowed back? From the beginning, the answer...
The cost of doing business
Bernie SchultzAt any level of the game, competitive anglers are gamblers. And on the Bassmaster Elite Series, we’re talking high stakes. At the Elite level, entry fees are $5,000 per event, nearly $50,000...
Grinding through the offseason
Lee LivesayYou might think that this time of year is when I relax and rest up following a Bassmaster Elite season, but that’s not the case. Summertime is when I’m hard...
