A new kind of rookie
B.A.S.S. StaffEight years ago, B.A.S.S. officials decided to rewrite the rules to change the definition of a “rookie” on the Bassmaster Elite Series. They decided anyone who’s won more than $500,000...
When paths cross
Bernie SchultzI’m sure most of you are familiar with former pro golfer, Andy Bean — winner of 11 PGA titles, with two Ryder Cup appearances. His accomplishments in the game of...
How elk hunts help
Carl JocumsenCompeting on the Bassmaster Elite Series requires a huge level of commitment, energy and discipline. I thrive on this challenge and I live for the competition. But when the season...
Planning the 12th Annual Bobby Lane Cup
Bobby LaneEarlier this month, I climbed to 11th place in the final Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifier standings of 2023 on Florida’s Harris Chain. That put me one place short of getting...
Why we compete
B.A.S.S. StaffAround the office here at B.A.S.S. I’m known as a high-stakes gambler. But trust me, that’s a whale of a misconception. While I do place a lot of legal wagers...
Fishing the WON BASS U.S. Open
Chris ZaldainAlthough I’ve been off the Bassmaster Elite Series clock for some time now, every year I like to get in a last little tournament hurrah. In fact, I’m dictating this...
Hall of Fame success is well deserved
Davy HiteThe Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has been around for several years, but what it has become is nothing short of amazing. I attended the most recent induction event...
The eyes have it
Gary ClouseGood fishermen have good tackle. They understand structure fishing and are good technicians on the water. But man, whether it was years ago with or without sonar or today with...
Enough to go another season
Matt Matthew MesserWhen we left Kentucky for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain, my brother Lafe and I had talked about how there wasn’t any way we could afford entry...
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction
Michael IaconelliI recently experienced something monumental for my life and my career. On Oct. 1, 2023, I was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. I put this honor right...
