The better postspawn bass are already deep
Jordan LeeOne thing we all learned from our recent tournament on Wheeler Lake is that the better postspawn bass are already deep. They were the first to move to the spawning...
Which topwater when
Bernie SchultzI’m often asked how I choose the right topwater lure for a given situation, and that’s a tough question. There are so many variables to consider – the weather, water...
How to use HydroWave effectively
Kevin VanDamIn last week’s blog I mentioned my experiences with the HydroWave during the Bassmaster Elite tournament at Wheeler and said I’d delve into the details of HydroWave usage this week....
Putting the pieces together
Jason ChristieCompetition depends a lot on making the most of your opportunities. For example, the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on Wheeler Lake was kind of a mix of stages. I...
Tharp vs. Herren, and bass fishing’s evolution
Steve BowmanSince the beginning of Bassmaster LIVE those who sit on the sidelines of the Bassmaster Elite Series have gotten to see some things that in years past might have been...
Flipping mats, part 2
Greg HackneyMy reel choice is pretty simple. I use a high-speed, 7.3:1 gear ratio model, Quantum SHD200HPT. The thing with the really high gear ratio is that I can get the...
Capitalize on the shad spawn
Kevin VanDamThe shad spawn is kicking in across the south, including here at Wheeler Lake where the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite event is underway. It’s a pretty cool phenomenon...
‘…the worst day of my professional life.’ – Matt Reed
Don Barone“Half my life is in books’ written pages…” Dateline: Your Inner Voice “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”~Henry David Thoreau “You okay?” Elite angler Matt...
The importance of confidence
Alton JonesIt always feels really good coming off a good tournament performance like my 18th-place finish at last week’s Elite Series event on Bull Shoals and Norfork, but it’s even more...
How I’ll fish Lake Wheeler
Brandon LesterWe’re back at it again this week with stop No. 4 of the Elite Series here on Lake Wheeler in Decatur, Ala. Before I get into what I think will...
