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...
Safe and secure with 1st Mate
Bernie SchultzOn the Bassmaster Elite Series, we begin each day of competition with what’s referred to as “boat check” – a process whereby our livewell, running lights and emergency stop switch...
Be a smart boat buyer
Gary ClouseWe’re headed into the boat show season, a time that can be overwhelming for the first-time bass boat buyer. If you’re one of those prospective buyers, make sure you consider...
The top 5 threats to the future of bass fishing
Gene GillilandMost Bassmaster.com readers want to know how to catch more fish or what the latest trends are in gear and gadgets. But like the snowball rolling down the hill, there...
