Learning and looking ahead
Bill LowenThere’s a lot of time to look back on the previous year when we’re in the offseason. I spend a lot of time hunting waterfowl in the winter months, and...
Rigging my own boat makes me more confident
Keith CombsFor the past five years, when I’ve received my new Ranger boat from the factory, it’s come with an Atlas jackplate and a Yamaha outboard on the back. Other than...
Building my man cave
Chris ZaldainDecember is crunch time for making the most of my offseason. As usual, I’ve been busy with social media, sponsorship management and boat swapping. I’ve also added a major project...
Best and worst of being the Bassmaster.com editor
Jim SextonEditors’ Note: Jim Sexton is retiring after 12 years as the editor of Bassmaster.com. This is what he said at his retirement lunch to B.A.S.S. employees gathered Birmingham, Ala., on...
Holiday family fishing
Steve KennedyWith Christmas on the way, my family is planning to spend a week together at my parents’ cabin on Lake Martin. My two brothers, my sister and our families are...
Cold water spinnerbaiting
Michael IaconelliBladed jigs and other lures have drawn attention away from the spinnerbait. But the spinnerbait is still one of the most effective and iconic bass lures ever created due to...
Will Davis belongs
B.A.S.S. StaffAfter the Sylacauga, Ala., native won the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship in 2022 on Pickwick Lake — a lake that many Alabamians consider to be one of their home-state...
Classic practice butterflies and fire ants
Davy HiteWith several of the 2024 Bassmaster Classic contenders headed to Grand Lake to practice before the cutoff, I’m reminded of my first Classic pre-practice. It was at Logan Martin in...
Leaving the rods at home
Greg HackneyI’ll be headed to the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees soon to practice before the cutoff date for next March’s Bassmaster Classic. This time, I’m leaving the rods and tackle...
Grass critical for productive lakes
Scott MartinWe recently saw the news that St. Johns River Water Management District received a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to “control” 30,000 acres of hydrilla in...
