You don’t need forward-facing sonar
Greg HackneyThere’s been a lot of chatter — borderline hysteria — in social media and in chat rooms about forward-facing sonar. Here’s the deal: It’s a tool and a good one....
Recapping 2023 and looking forward to 2024
Lee LivesayI’ve taken some time to think about the 2023 season, and I have to say it was a good year for me — but a weird year. I think a...
Season’s over … now what?
John CrewsSo, the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series season is over … now what? First, let’s recap the season. I definitely made some improvements in my performance this year, but one absolute...
A decent year that didn’t end well
Bill LowenI’ve told you before in this column that I’m a believer in the concept of “it wasn’t meant to be.” If I give something all of my effort and make good...
In the sun last week, and another year
Mark MenendezThere’s been two times I left the St. Lawrence River and wondered if it would be my last on the Bassmaster Elite Series, and this last event was one of...
Wrapping up 2023
Scott MartinWrapping up the season with a Top 10 at the St. Lawrence River felt good. I kicked off the year with a top 30 at Lake Okeechobee, so I started...
Putting 2023 in the rearview
Brandon CobbNow that some time has passed since the final Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2023, I’ve had the opportunity to put things into perspective. I came close to winning Progressive...
A starstruck fishing fan
B.A.S.S. StaffIn my family, most of the men are not exactly known for breaking our faces by smiling too much. Around the office here at B.A.S.S., I have been referred to...
Champlain the highlight of my exciting rookie season
Kyoya FujitaAfter coming close twice earlier in the year, I was fortunate to earn my first Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Champlain. To be honest, I was pretty discouraged by...
What a week in New York
Patrick WaltersIt’s thrilling anytime you get a win in a Bassmaster event, but this recent win on the St. Lawrence River was especially exciting and gratifying because it was so unexpected....
