Willing to learn
Mark MenendezAs I’m getting ready for my drive north to the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River, I’m reflecting about what I’ve done during our break since...
Ready for a fresh start in New York
Brock MosleyIt has been a frustrating Bassmaster Elite Series season for me so far, with the occasional bright spot mixed in with a lot of disappointments. The crazy thing is I...
Fatherhood and fishing
Brandon PalaniukIt’s been just about a month since my wife, Tiff, gave birth to Kora. While the learning curve has been steep, I feel like we’ve taken it in stride because...
Lesson learned on St. Lawrence
Justin AtkinsWe hear a lot about the mental part of professional fishing, and I can tell you that this is definitely true. That’s why I’m looking forward to our next tournament,...
Turning Japanese
B.A.S.S. StaffI’ve covered a lot of major sporting events through the years, from the World Series to college football national championship games. So, it says a lot that I consider Bassmaster...
Leave it better than we found it
Matt HerrenI’m old enough that I’ve been around the block a few times, and during my years of fishing locally and around our great country, I’ve gotten to experience some mighty...
Let freedom ring
John GarrettAs Memorial Day came and went, it again reminded me of how deeply I appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their all for the service of...
A tale of above average
James HallI’m a terrible tournament angler. I was a boat captain for my son, Austin, when he fished for the Oak Mountain High School team. All four years of his career,...
Heading north for practice
Darold GleasonI recently headed north to start practicing for the Northern Bassmaster Open on Oneida Lake and then head directly to the St. Lawrence River for the next Bassmaster Elite Series...
Back to basics: How to pick a spot
Michael IaconelliIt’s time to go fishing. Before we do that, though, we need to make sure we’re in compliance with all the rules and laws. I’m writing this during the pandemic....
