Welcome to the non-offseason
Brandon PalaniukMany people assume that professional anglers are on the water nearly 365 days a year. Maybe that’s true for some of my peers, but increasingly that’s not the case for...
Serving up the EQs
James HallI love ping-pong. Actually, I became a bit addicted to the sport in college, where I skipped more than one class to take on the best players Midwestern State University’s...
A different level of competition
Jonathan KelleyWhen I review my first Bassmaster Elite Season season, I can say that the biggest thing for me was just learning to mentally adapt to a new type of schedule...
Winter fishing with a micro jig
Michael IaconelliThe skirted jig has long been a mainstay for bass anglers. I remember in the ‘80s watching Denny Brauer, Dee Thomas and Lonnie Stanley hammering bass with them. Thanks to...
Multiple patterns for winter fishing
Darold GleasonOne of the things I love most about the east Texas and Louisiana waters where I do my guiding is the diversity. Even in the wintertime when we typically think...
Build confidence this winter
Clark WendlandtThis is the time of year when many anglers justify taking it easy. It’s wintertime in much of the country, and it is cold outside. But if you’re a pro...
Winter’s bite window
Chris ZaldainWinter fishing varies greatly depending on where in the country you’re trying to catch a bass. In our northern states, you have to drill a hole in the ice to...
Electronics, stealth key to shallow-water success
Greg HackneyI grew up on a fishery where I never caught fish deeper than 4 feet, and that’s where I make most of my living today — fishing shallow. Contrary to...
Fishing and filming
Bernie SchultzAlthough the Bassmaster Elite Series ended back in September and we’re supposed to be in our offseason, hardly a day goes by when I’m not working on something relative to...
Embracing the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
Brandon PalaniukAs I’ve matured I’ve started to pay more attention to bass fishing’s history. It fascinates me, and I realize how important it is to celebrate and preserve our heritage. It’s...
