Columnists

Extra boat time this fall

Jeff Gustafson

Winning the Bassmaster Classic back in March was obviously the highlight of my year, and it made for a great year, career wise. It certainly took the pressure off for...

Newbies will make Elites tougher

Greg Hackney

When you’re making out your Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing teams next year, don’t overlook the new crop of anglers coming in from the Bassmaster Opens. This is not your typical group...

A new kind of rookie

B.A.S.S. Staff

Eight 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 Schultz

I’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 Jocumsen

Competing 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 Lane

Earlier 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. Staff

Around 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 Zaldain

Although 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 Hite

The 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...

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