Increase your value
Mark MenendezIt’s no secret that times are tough economically. Companies are having issues with inventory and the supply chain. Along with that there are more and more anglers competing for sponsorship...
Pokémon cards, princess dresses and YouTube crappie
Brandon LesterI guess you could say I’ve already received my best gift. Because as most every pro angler will tell you, the 15 to 20 weeks we spend away from our...
Choosing the correct flipping hook
Derek HudnallBefore we get into the details of picking a flipping hook I want to say something about fishing in general. Be methodical when you change something, and something means anything...
The offseason in Canada
Jeff GustafsonFishing the Bassmaster Elite Series is the dream job, no doubt. But when the season wraps up, I’m always excited to head back home to Lake of the Woods. Here,...
Long road to the Hartwell Classic
Patrick WaltersWhen B.A.S.S. announced that Lake Hartwell would be the site of the 2022 Bassmaster Classic, I was immediately excited, and that feeling has not diminished one bit. My third Classic...
Why anglers should learn to flip and pitch
Bill LowenIf you listen to me very long, you’ll hear me say that there are always some bass shallow no matter where or when you’re fishing. And, right after I say...
The Aaron Martens influence
Gary ClouseIt’s no surprise that you’re seeing so many good things written about Aaron Martens. Sure, people tend to feel compelled to say good things about a person after they have...
Good fishing this time of year
Stetson BlaylockThis is the time of year when a lot of Elite anglers shift our attention to hunting. I do a lot of deer and duck hunting, but I know that...
Giving thanks for 2021
Scott MartinIn this month where giving thanks takes center stage, I look back over my first Bassmaster Elite season and find several things I thankful for. There was a lot on...
Redfish tournaments are cool
Chris ZaldainWe just returned from fishing the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter, and was it ever a cool event. My partner, Ryan Rickard, and I won it, but...
