An open letter to those retiring from the workforce
B.A.S.S. Staff“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”-Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption As I write this column, my father, Mike Brasher, is...
As I See It: My last regular season Elite gig
Don BaroneDateline: Memories I’m going to be honest with you, I’m dreading next week at the final regular season Elite event of 2018 in Waddington, NY. It’s been highlighted on my...
Why I love LIVE fishing coverage
Steve BowmanI just watched the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops. In a word, it was “incredible.” But I could also add “dramatic,” “exciting” and a...
Dog days of summer
Casey AshleyMan, it’s hot right now. The dog days of summer are brutal and, for me, this is the time to unplug, relax and just enjoy a much-needed break. I did...
My take on DC technology
Keith CombsShimano’s new Curado 150 DC won the Best of Show Casting Reel award at ICAST, and both during the show and ever since then it seems like the vast majority...
Tinker with your tackle
Ish MonroeIt’s starting to get close to the time of the year when I start putting together what I need for my saltwater fishing trips. That means I’ll spend hours and...
Smallmouth: They’re random and they’re rogues
Mark DanielsI’ve caught some darn good smallmouth over my professional career. And, while I don’t claim to know everything there is to know about them, I have learned two things. One...
The big ones that got away
Gerald SwindleDid ya miss a big one? That’s a question I get a lot at tournaments, especially events where I just miss the Top 12 cut or come close to winning....
Tricks for catching suspended bass
Kevin VanDamThis is the time of year when fishing can get tough because a lot of the bass we were catching on the bottom now like to suspend. Summertime water temperatures...
Women drivers
Bernie SchultzWe’re all familiar with the phrase “women drivers.” It’s frequently said in a chauvinistic tone, other times in jest. For certain Bassmaster Elite Series pros, however, it can have an...
