Offseason rest and relaxation
Austin FelixIt’s never too early to start preparing for the Bassmaster Classic, and as soon as I wrapped up my final tournament of the year — the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern...
Guiding and classes during the offseason
Darold GleasonAs my 2022 tournament season comes to a close this month, it’ll soon be time for me to transition into what I like to call my teaching mode. My last...
Cutting it close on the Classic
Brock MosleyAfter qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic three years in a row, I never took it for granted, but I started to expect that I’d qualify most years. That’s why my...
Now, on to the next one
B.A.S.S. StaffYou’d think there would at least be a moment to breathe. Some time to sit in a deer stand without a thought in your head. To watch a few football...
Riding momentum to a win
Tristan McCormickThe 2021 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket win was absolutely amazing. It propelled my career and set me up to go further in the bass fishing industry. That wasn’t an easy...
The power of forward-facing sonar
Jason ChristieA lot of fans think of me as a shallow water guy. That’s not quite accurate, because I love to fish out deep, and I’ve won multiple times out deep....
Swimbaits old and new
Bernie SchultzWhen John D. Kreisser designed his K&K Animated Minnow back in 1906, I’m sure he had no idea of the number of manufacturers that would use his same concept more...
Pick cranking combos carefully
Keith CombsMany of my best moments as a professional angler have come with a crankbait rod and reel in my hand. It’s no secret that’s how I like to fish. What...
Don’t let the heat beat you
Greg HackneyAfter fishing a couple of Elite events up north in nice weather, it was time to return to Louisiana where it’s hotter than a firecracker. Like, 100 degrees every day....
Professionalism matters in the Elites
Gary ClouseIn my last blog, I discussed the realities of professional tournament fishing and offered tips to newcomers to the Bassmaster Elite Series. I discussed the business side that is critical...
