Fishing ‘free’ has its ups and downs
Jason ChristieAnglers always talk about how winning the Bassmaster Classic — and the resulting berth in the following year’s championship — allows them to fish freely, but until you’re there it’s...
Those Classic demons
B.A.S.S. StaffIn 52 years, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk has been recognized as many things. B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott used to say winning the event was...
Our bowl is better
James HallI do not like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Growing up in Texas and surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans (I was a Houston Oilers guy, myself), the Steelers were akin to the...
Eager to go north and fish for smallies
Clark WendlandtWith the southern swing of the Bassmaster Elites behind us, it’s time for the fun to begin. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy fishing southern waters. I do. I...
These kids are good!
Rick ClunnIn the early days of Bassmaster tournaments, we went in with about 150 guys, and I always figured there were only 10 true pros I had to beat. Beyond that...
Tips to find offshore confidence
Darold GleasonOne of the wisest pieces of advice you can give anyone, no matter what they’re trying to learn is this: Crawl before you walk. This also applies to bass fishing,...
Finding a consistent bite
Brock MosleyAs we head into the Bassmaster Elite on Pickwick Lake this week, it’s easy to look back at last year’s event and wonder if I’m looking for redemption after finishing...
Tackle systems: Burning baits
Bernie SchultzEarly in my career, while fishing a wintertime event on Lake Martin in Alabama, I learned a valuable lesson from Rick Clunn. And that was burning a spinnerbait in gin-clear...
Old is new for bass lures
Michael IaconelliMy uncle Don is a flea market junky. He’s retired and goes to those things two or three times a week. You won’t believe the amazing old fishing stuff he...
I had to get refocused
John CrewsAs I write this, I am getting ready for the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork. I’ve found that after a long break between the Lake Chickamauga event and this...
