Switch hitting
Michael IaconelliI’m always blown away by all the innovative baits introduced at ICAST every year. The 2023 show was no different. One bait I’m especially excited about is a lure I...
Heading north
Bobby LaneWhen ICAST came to Orlando in July, I started daydreaming about going up north after the show to fish the Bassmaster Open Elite Qualifier on New York’s St. Lawrence River....
Beware the first-timers
B.A.S.S. StaffThink about all of the veteran anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series. There’s Brandon Palaniuk, Greg Hackney, Seth Feider, Keith Combs, Chris Zaldain, Steve Kennedy, Mike Iaconelli, Gerald Swindle, Jason...
Relaxing during my rookie season
David GastonLooking back to the beginning of the year, I can see that I’ve become much more relaxed in my rookie Elite season. The first two tournaments were pretty hyped up,...
My season so far
John GarrettThe 2023 Bassmaster Opens tournament season is at the midway point with five tournaments completed and four tournaments remaining. Results this year have been exceptional for me as I have...
My 2023 ICAST picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied Sportfishing...
Everything happens for a reason
Bill LowenAs long as I’ve been competing in tournaments, I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. I’ve cashed a lot of checks, fallen on my face and won tournaments. I’ve...
Focusing on consistency pays off
Kyle WelcherWhen I compare my performance last year to where I am this year, it’s night and day. I finished 69th in the 2022 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
Making summertime memories
Louis MonettiWhen I think about summertime memories, one of my favorites involve something that anyone can replicate to make their own memory. Last July, I was fun fishing on High Rock...
It looks good on paper
Keith CombsThrough six Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, we’ve seen some big weights come across the stage, but often the guys who catch them aren’t quite sure how they pieced it together....
