Melting at Wheeler Lake
Cooper GallantThe conditions during the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Wheeler Lake were brutal. An incessant sun and the lack of any breeze made for some of the hottest weather I’ve...
Knowing when to start over
Bryant SmithThere’s no question that professional fishing is full of ups and downs. I’ve seen more downs than ups this season, but I believe the key to success is learning from...
Spots vs. patterns
Chris ZaldainI just wrapped up my sixth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year. I finished 1 ounce shy of the Top 50 cut at Wheeler Lake, which is frustrating to...
Always something to fish for
Pete RobbinsWith all due respect to their sponsors, no Bassmaster Elite Series angler wants to work the 2025 Bassmaster Classic Expo — they want to be in contention to win. With...
Crank up the summer bite
Greg HackneyWe’re headed into the time of year when I can pull out the big arsenal and catch a lot of fish. Historically, in the South and Mid-South this is the...
When have we ignored technology?
B.A.S.S. StaffYou may not believe this. But just the other day, I had someone ask me about the future of forward-facing sonar (FFS) in bass fishing. Obviously, I’m being sarcastic. It...
New technologies make tournament fishing more efficient
Keith CombsThere’s been a lot of debate lately about the role of technology in fishing and where we should draw boundaries and limits. I’m not going to wade into that pool...
Have you tried the fluff?
Jeff GustafsonIf you’ve watched Bassmaster LIVE when the summer smallmouth tournaments are going on over the past several seasons, it’s not uncommon to see anglers quickly unhook their big smallmouth and...
Working on conserving the future
Mark MenendezI have been fortunate to work with Yamaha Outboards for most of my professional career. I joined the Yamaha and Skeeter team at the same time, and while the boats and...
The summer swing in Bama
John CrewsThe heat is on… Summer heat that is, and that means the first of our summer events, and this “swing through ‘Bama” takes us to Wheeler Lake in Decatur and...
