No flowers needed
James HallMy wife forgot our wedding anniversary. Not. Even. Kidding. I took her a bouquet of flowers during my lunch break, and she looked at me like I was wearing a...
From a pickle box
Bob CobbThe time was in the 1960s, the golden years of outdoor magazines like Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and Sports Afield. “The Big Three” ruled the newsstands and magazine racks....
The irreplaceables
B.A.S.S. StaffDuring the spring of 2004, I fished a tournament on a beautiful lake just outside of Eufaula, Ala. It was only a 10-boat field, and one of the other nine...
The great sonar debate
Bernie SchultzBy now, I’m sure most of you are familiar with the controversy surrounding forward-facing sonar and the impact it’s had on our tournaments. The topic is so red hot, it’s...
A celebrity with bassin’ passion
Gary ClouseIf you’ve been around the fishing game as long as I have, I don’t have to tell you that the reach of bass fishing extends well beyond a bunch of...
Postseason slowdown?
Chris ZaldainNow that the hectic Bassmaster Elite Series tour is over for 2023, it’s time for me to slow down and recharge my mental and physical batteries, right? If you’re serious...
Fourth quarter heroics
Bobby LaneI love September because it’s when college football gets started. I always pull for the Florida Gators, but I really don’t have a favorite team. I just love any exciting...
Too many baitfish?
Michael IaconelliThe Potomac River threw me a nasty curveball when I fished it earlier this month. The water was cooler than I expected, and I saw an unbelievable amount of shad...
Welcher is the real deal
Davy HiteThere has never been a “fluke” Bassmaster Angler of Year winner, and Kyle Welcher – the 2023 champ – is no exception. In fact, he very well may become one...
Impressions from my first High School Combine
Tommy SendekIt’s not every day that the 25 best college fishing programs meet under the same roof. Some of those rare days occurred this past weekend at the Skeeter Boats Bassmaster...
