It was finally my time
Brandon LesterThroughout my professional career fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bassmaster Opens, I’ve been close to winning so many times. I have 20-something top 10 finishes. I have finished...
So you want to fish the St. Johns River?
Mark MenendezThere are only a handful of legendary bass destinations in the country. True, there are hundreds of places to go fishing, but only some of them have earned the magical...
The owl and the mouse
Rick ClunnWhen I went to survival school a few years ago, I shared my knowledge with the group about bass fishing. At one point, an old Apache Indian told me I...
Rigging my boat
Jeff GustafsonFor many of us that fish the Bassmaster Elite Series, January is a busy month as we prepare for a new fishing season. In addition to booking places to stay,...
Focus and fish hard
Scott MartinThe new Bassmaster Elite Series season starts soon, so it’s time to put on the game face. A new year brings a lot of opportunity, but you have to do...
A punch in the mouth
Chris ZaldainMike Tyson famously once said, “Everyone has a plan, till they get punched in the mouth.” Well, our industry — and the country in general — has been punched in...
Florida is just different
Clark WendlandtIf you’re planning your first Florida fishing trip over the next couple of months, keep in mind that fishing for bass there is quite different than other areas of the...
Now’s the time to hunt winter giants
Matt HerrenI know it’s cold out and the conditions aren’t exactly what we want them to be for fishing, but now’s the time to get your biggest fish of the year...
Late winter river fishing
Bill LowenA lot of anglers ignore rivers this time of the year. That is a mistake. If conditions are right, you can have a great multispecies day, one you’ll remember all...
Creating a new bass jig, part 1
John CrewsCreating a bass jig from an established design is not that hard. It’s easy enough to get a small mold from a company like Do-It Molds, select the proper hook...
