ICAST 2025: My Picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
Working for sponsors at ICAST
Randy HowellOne thing I’ve found consistently throughout my many years as a professional fisherman is relationships are critical. That’s what makes ICAST such an important event. It’s the largest show in...
ICAST just around the corner
Luke PalmerMid-July will see the ICAST — the International Consortium of Allied Sporting Trades — coming to Orlando, Fla. I won’t be attending this year’s show, but I can tell you...
What summer ‘break’ really looks like for an Elite
Kyle PatrickFor most people, summer is a time to relax — long weekends, lake days, maybe a cold drink in hand. But for Bassmaster Elite Series pros, that idea of “time...
No more negativity
James HallPeople can be jerks — especially when they have a keyboard in front of them, a social media account and a lack of both information and decency. There are countless...
Simplifying summer dog days
Greg HackneyWhen summer sets in and temperatures rise, I am at my best as an angler. Sure, the spring and fall fishing is good and can be fun, but summertime makes...
Hot weather fish care
Michael IaconelliI recently served as the boat captain for my son Vegas at a Bassmaster Junior Series tournament in New Jersey. This is his last year fishing in the 14-and-under division....
Grandfathered in
Dave PrechtMy daughter Katherine may have been a little young when I took her fishing for the first time. Friends had given her a kid-sized rod-and-reel combo with her name embossed...
Race to the Classic is tightening
Cooper GallantWith only two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments left on this year’s schedule, I can’t afford any slipups. The Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points are so tight that...
Utilizing current on the TVA
Robert GeeGrowing up on the Tennessee River, current has always been important to me, but this time of year it really comes to the forefront. Afternoon in June and July sees...
