From Champlain to Wheeler
Mark MenendezSo … the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops didn’t go the way I wanted. I had a decent practice where I found a...
Giving back to the sport with CAST for Kids
Keith CombsEven after a year on tour that was tougher than I would have liked, I still owe the sport of bass fishing and the state of Texas a lot. That’s...
Timing was everything at the Upper Chesapeake
Dillon FalardeauEvery day, I think about winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Upper Chesapeake Bay presented by SEVIIN, and I can’t believe I pulled it off. The video from that...
Decisions, decisions
Bernie SchultzMany factors play into tournament fishing. Things like preparation, execution and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. The anglers who work through these various aspects of the game with...
Keys to successful river fishing in September
Michael IaconelliI recently fished a major tournament in September on the Potomac River that drew more than 100 anglers. I’m pleased with my 12th-place finish. I relied on several components to...
On my B.A.S.S. journey
Greg HackneyTime flies when you’re having fun, and I’ve sure had a blast building my career with Bassmaster. It seems like yesterday when I earned a spot on what was then...
What 20 years means to me
Mark MenendezI’ve been very fortunate to be in this career for a long time. I was always obsessed with fishing; I got into a club early and even chose to attend...
My first trip to Lake Champlain
Evan KungI entered the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Lake Champlain mainly to try and make next year’s Bassmaster Classic, and even though that plan didn’t work out, fishing this...
Fall time in the North
Easton FothergillFor the past several years, I’ve spent fall/winter in the South. I’ve enjoyed the warmer climate, but I’ve also missed the amazing fall fishing that’s available throughout the North Country....
Froggin’ to the Classic fishing the Mississippi River
Cooper GallantGoing into the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on the Mississippi River, I needed 15 to 20 points to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. It was...
