Don’t let the old techniques die
Bill LowenForward-facing sonar has become a must on the tournament scene lately, but I want to make sure the traditional techniques don’t get left behind. When it comes to the most exciting fishing techniques, flipping and pitching definitely...
Dealing with demons and a weird season
Greg HackneyWell, I just wrapped up my 20th Bassmaster season. I have to admit, it wasn’t my worst season but it was my hardest, mentally. The good news is I made...
Bait modifications and projects
Mark MenendezNow that the season is behind us, I get to focus on cleaning up my gear, filming my Mark Menendez Bass TV show and playing with tackle. Like many of you, I find playing with...
Bidding farewell to two legends
Keith CombsWith all of the excitement surrounding the last tournament of the year, the race for 2025 Bassmaster Classic berths and the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, I don’t...
Postseason planning
Cooper GallantWhen I returned home to Canada after competing in the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season on the St. Lawrence River, I took a few days to relax....
Zona of today and yesteryear
Davy HiteIf you follow professional bass fishing, you likely know that Mark Zona is “retiring” from his position as host of Bassmaster LIVE. On one hand I’m happy for him. It’s...
Going for the win
Chris ZaldainMy primary goal this season was to qualify for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic. It’s on Lake Ray Roberts, my home body of water in Texas. After a long, grueling season...
Logan update: ‘Thank you to everyone’
Wes LoganI’m sure you’ve all heard about it or maybe even seen the footage of my incident at Lake Champlain on my social media channels. To tell the short version, I...
A special week on familiar waters
Cory JohnstonEvery time my brother and I put our boats in the water, our goal is to win the tournament. It sounds simple, but at the top levels of the sport...
All day topwater
John CrewsYou may have seen the footage of me throwing a topwater bait at the Wheeler Lake Elite event we fished earlier this year, and catching fish on it during the...
