My high-risk win at Harris Chain
John GarrettNot winning had sort of been the story of my bass fishing career — up until the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain that is. It really started when...
That’s what I signed up for
Drew BentonThe 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was a crazy one for sure. Several times this season, I stopped and thought: Is this what I signed up for? Now that the...
Just call Cox ‘Knucksy’
B.A.S.S. StaffI was a huge baseball fan growing up — and while the responsibilities of being a husband and a father have caused me to turn slightly away from a sport...
Which accessories do you really need?
Gary ClouseI’ve often wondered what key features on a boat are most important to anglers. For example, if you could only pick one, would you rather have shallow water anchors or...
Alternative drop-shot baits
Michael IaconelliThe first time I saw a drop shot was at the Chicago Bassmaster Classic 24 years ago. Besides a few Japanese anglers and West Coast guys, nobody else had ever...
Future home away from home
Lee LivesayFor the past few years, I’ve stayed up north after our final Elite tournament on the St. Lawrence River because I just can’t get enough of that phenomenal smallmouth fishery....
Winning AOY was a huge relief
Chris JohnstonAfter finishing second in 2021 and third in 2022, it felt like the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award might never come my way. I’d had my shots, but...
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...
