An unexpected victory
Bobby Bakewellby Bobby Bakewell Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin presented by SEVIIN means everything to me. The fact that I get to fish the 2025 Bass Pro...
Forward-facing sonar — better get onboard
Gary ClouseI’ve been on the fence about forward-facing sonar (FFS) as I try to ponder its benefits and drawbacks to the sport. I’ve used it a lot over the last three...
Competing on the other side of the globe
Joey Cifuentes IIII recently returned from Italy where I participated in the Black Bass World Championship as a member of the USA Bass Team. I visited Europe about 10 years ago, but...
Small adjustments lead to big win
Jay PrzekuratReflecting back on it, winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair presented by SEVIIN was pretty special for me. Getting an Opens win as a boater was...
Tungsten is worth it
Greg HackneyWhile tungsten-made tackle isn’t new, we are learning more about ways to use it effectively. When the material first came out, it was primarily used as a sinker for Texas...
Competitive fishing’s pit crews
Bernie SchultzWhen it comes to high-stakes fishing, professional anglers will do almost anything to get to the fish — even if it means abusing their equipment. They won’t think twice about...
Autumn is for old-school power fishing
Chris ZaldainThere’s no doubt that forward-facing sonar has greatly impacted our sport and the fishing industry. But fall is a great time to get away from this technology and hammer bass...
Competing at home to stay sharp for Elite Series
Jeff GustafsonBy the time the final Bassmaster Elite Series event rolls around in August, I look forward to finally getting to spend some time fishing around home. Especially after being on...
Offseason shark trip
Cooper GallantA few years ago, we did an episode for our YouTube The Road Trip series on ocean fishing in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. We had such a great time that 10...
How I use digital maps and waypoints
Michael IaconelliI recently served as a boat captain at a high school tournament. The two young anglers I chaperoned were really smart and talented. They were skilled with their tackle, boat...
