Taking shortcuts to tournament success
Greg HackneyThroughout my 25 years as a professional angler, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. I’ve seen new technology show up in mapping and more detailed, sophisticated electronics....
Rekindling my love for tournament fishing
Stetson BlaylockI’m home after finishing 79th in the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Murray. It was my worst showing in years. What’s especially frustrating is Lake Murray is one of...
The process of appealing
B.A.S.S. StaffAs many of you likely know by now, South Carolina angler Bryan New was disqualified from the St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN held March 7-9 on the Santee...
The Mayfly connection
James HallThe cobwebs spanning the old slider windows of the boathouse were as thick as icing and multilayered. It was hard to tell if the spiders were weaving out of boredom...
Forward-facing sonar wins with an asterisk?
Gary ClouseWe all know the forward-facing sonar (FFS) is a major topic of discussion and controversy in bass fishing. Who knows where this is headed, but there are facts that can’t...
Halftime of the Elite Season
Cooper GallantAfter fishing the fifth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season at Lake Murray, I drove straight home to Bowmanville, Ontario. I had a bad practice at Lake Murray, which...
The difference between a good decision and a bad decision
Brandon PalaniukYou hear it all the time – in local events, on social media and even in the bag line at a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament: “I made bad decisions today.”...
I’m all ears this year
Chris ZaldainAt the halfway point in this year’s Bassmaster Elite Series campaign, I’m 14th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings and feeling good about how things are going....
Two fish give a much-needed boost
Luke PalmerLooking back at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, I have to say, it feels good to finish on the right side of the cutline. That’s always a good thing,...
Finishing strong during the postspawn
Cody MeyerI try not to pay attention to the overall Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite Qualifier standings, but I’m pleased to see I’m currently fourth among the guys fishing Opens EQs. No...
