Creating a signature product
Fletcher ShryockI’m sure that at some point most bass fishermen have walked into a tackle shop and purchased a product because a particular pro angler endorsed it. For some of you, Kevin...
Fishing big worms in the summer
Jason ChristieI don’t think any other bait has won more summer tournaments than a worm — and usually that’s a big worm in the 10-inch range. When you look at the...
Climb the tournament ladder correctly
Mark ZonaIn the course of my work, I get a lot of questions about the Bassmaster Elite Series. As you might imagine, one of the most common is, “Hey Z, how...
Swindle could win big without winning
Pete RobbinsThere’s a lot of water left to cover in the Bassmaster Elite Series season, but if today’s standings hold true through September, current leader Gerald Swindle will take home his...
Yes, real men use spinning tackle
Jordan LeeCayuga Lake was good to me. I had my best finish ever so I’m real happy about that. And, the thing is that I caught my bass on spinning tackle....
An exciting time for bass tackle
Kevin VanDamNext week kicks off one of my favorite events of the year – the ICAST show. It’s when all of the tackle manufacturers come together to unveil new products for...
Talking yourself off a great fishing spot
Brent EhrlerTo some degree, these columns on Bassmaster.com are almost a form of therapy for me. As I try to vet through my decision-making processes and strategies on the water, I’m...
A look back … and ahead
Edwin EversWe’re way past halftime in the Bassmaster Elite Series season, but we’re taking a break for ICAST, so it’s a natural time for a little self-evaluation. It’s hard to be...
A Father’s Day tradition
Matt LeeLast year Jordan and I started a Father’s Day tradition with our dad, Bruce. It’s pretty cool. We hope to continue it for a long time. (My dad really is...
Hot water, shallow bass
Bill LowenDon’t believe everything you read about the big bass moving deep in the summertime. There are plenty of them to be caught shallow. And yes, I know the water’s over...