Bush, the Bassmaster
Dave Precht“Bush used Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘bully pulpit’ to promote sportfishing and the protection of aquatic resources.” Numerous tributes were published in the outdoor media following the passing of President George H.W....
Invest in technology
Brandon CardYou might find it hard to believe, but I didn’t grasp the advantages of today’s high-tech electronics until after college. My dad taught me how to fish when I was...
How I warm up for the season
Jeff GustafsonI get a kick out of watching the Weather Channel in the winter months when I’m down south and they show the temperature in International Falls, Minn., because it’s usually...
Why cold water is good for bass
Mark MenendezBefore we get into the specifics of why cold water — for short periods of time — is good for bass, I want to talk a little about what happens...
Behind the St. Johns eight ball
Jake WhitakerThere isn’t a stitch of grass in the lakes where I’m from in North Carolina. I’ve spent my whole life not fishing grass. When I go to a lake or...
Rooming on the road
John CrewsHow an angler fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series lives when he’s on the road is more important than a lot of fans might think. Good food and restful sleep without...
Chris and Seth’s trip south
Chris GrohIn anticipation of the 2019 season, B.A.S.S. invited all of the Elite Series anglers down to Birmingham, Ala., for a meeting that was part preparation, part media training and part...
Good year – bad year
Bernie SchultzWhen B.A.S.S. announced last season’s Elite Series schedule, I saw a huge opportunity. Nearly every venue played to my skill set. Some were repeat fisheries, others were new, yet all...
Thinking through my windshield
Bill LowenLast year wasn’t my best year, not by any definition. As a result I’ve been doing a lot of thinking as I looked at highways through my windshield driving from...
Looking at the St. Johns River
Jason WilliamsonKeith Combs wrote an interesting column recently about the possibility that records could fall at the 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. I respect Keith...
