A new Arkansas power
B.A.S.S. StaffIf you’ve reached this point in the magazine (Bassmaster Magazine July/August 2024), reading carefully along the way, you’ve no doubt perused the annual 100 Best Bass Lakes list. One name...
My 2024 ICAST picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
ICAST and the final two Elites
Stetson BlaylockIt’s the week of ICAST in Orlando, and last week I was enjoying a family vacation in the Caribbean. But, after I finish my duties at ICAST, I’ll need to...
Rebounding from a bad event
Lee LivesayNow that we have the southern Elite events wrapped up, I’m taking a look at my season before we head up north for the final two events. All things considered,...
I suspect being 19 wasn’t easy for you either
B.A.S.S. StaffI sat down today with intentions of listing and apologizing for all the mistakes I made back when I was 19 years old. But then it dawned on me that...
Fall of the Big O
James HallI’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: I dread Bassmaster’s annual 100 Best Bass Lakes issue. Why? It takes a lot of work. I mean, a LOT of work...
Best tips for nighttime fishing
Joey Cifuentes IIIThe Alabama Swing really showed everyone just how challenging summertime fishing can be. On the upside, you can definitely find a good bite first thing in the morning. A lot...
Too hot for shallows? No way!
Gary ClouseIt seems, no matter where you live, it’s been a hot, hot summer. Because of the high water temperatures, you may be inclined to believe the fish moved off the...
My swim jig system
Bill LowenYou may have heard … I love throwing a swim jig. Growing up fishing on the Ohio River, a swim jig became my go-to technique because the population of bass...
Aiming for the Classic cut
Luke PalmerSummertime in Oklahoma is hot — very hot. But at least I have about a month break from putting in long days on the water. I did three straight weeks...
