Coping with the fall turnover
Michael IaconelliMy 13-year-old son, Vegas, and one of his buddies fish a youth team bass tournament league that typically draws 30 to 40 boats. When I launched them at an event...
Forward-facing sonar and the future of fishing
Gary ClouseNow that the various major tournament circuits have answered the questions of 2025 rule changes regarding forward-facing sonar (FFS), it will be interesting to see how it all plays out....
An unexpected honor
B.A.S.S. StaffBack in May, during the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, I was presented with a Caregiver Award by the Winners Travel Foundation because they determined my wife and...
Wisconsin road trippin’
Cooper GallantI just returned to Canada after a week of fishing in Wisconsin with my brother Colin. We crammed in outings for four different species and captured these adventures on video....
Sizing up future Elites
Stetson BlaylockWhen I began fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series 15 years ago, you could qualify for bass fishing’s premier level by having three good tournaments in one division of the Bassmaster...
A season of big poles, big line, big hook sets
Greg HackneyI have to admit – next year’s Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is the best I’ve ever seen. Based on what I know about these fisheries and the time of year...
Lake Champlain has been good to me
Ed LoughranWinning the 2024 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain was a special thing for me. During that tournament, my wife and kids were able to come up. We have...
My thoughts on the new technology rules
Luke PalmerNow that we’ve had time to digest the new technology rules for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I can say it doesn’t matter to me because I’m going go...
Hard work and efficiency are paying off
Easton FothergillWinning two tournaments in my first season as a Bassmaster Opens angler was definitely not on my radar at the beginning of the season. Driving to Lake Okeechobee, I knew...
The pre-practice dilemma
Editor’s note: This column was published before the 2025 no-information rule update. People who follow Minnesota superstar Seth Feider likely do so for a multitude of reasons. He’s talented, as...
