A simple school of shad and church
Shaye BakerI shot some underwater video years ago of a school of shad. I recorded it with one of the early GoPros, and despite having shot thousands of hours of footage...
It all backfired
Scott MartinStarting the new Bassmaster Elite Series season with back-to-back events can be challenging, but I see a great upside — a chance to immediately get back on track. Last week...
Going full throttle in Florida
John CrewsGoing into the 2022 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River, it was a tournament venue I have had success at in the past. I didn’t want to get stuck...
Working with outdoor media
Keith CombsJust prior to the start of practice for the St. Johns River Elite I joined some of my colleagues from Shimano at Bienville Planation for a gathering of pros, writers...
The growing threat of hypocrisy in bass fishing
Bryan BrasherIn a wonderful piece published last month on Bassmaster.com, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland detailed what he believes are the five biggest threats to the future of bass fishing. Being...
Putting in the work
Darold GleasonFaith — that’s the word I use to describe my outlook for the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season. It’s faith in what’s ahead and what’s coming. Fishing is no different...
Momentum is big
Hank CherryI think momentum is big in all sports and not because it’s some magical thing. I think it can give somebody self confidence to do what they’re doing, and if...
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...
