Balancing out home lake history
Clark ReehmI’ve guided on Sam Rayburn Reservoir since 2012, and it was my favorite lake long before that. So, I’m not going to lie — ever since we learned last year...
Ready to hit the road
Gregory DiPalmaI’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for the start of a new Elite season, and by the first week of February, I had about 90% of the work...
An eye on tourney participation
Gary ClouseAs we enter another season of bass tournament competition around the country, it will be interesting to see if tournament participation grows, holds its own or diminishes. I raise that...
Ramping up for the year
Lee LivesayI made a lot of great memories during the Christmas season. It was a good little break that allowed me to spend time with my wife and daughter, visit both...
Anticipation for the season
Scott MartinAt the end of January, we’re only three weeks from the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season. I’ve been fishing tournaments for 25 years, and it’s the same...
Offseason time crunch
Chris ZaldainIt won’t be long before I hear my number called during blastoff at the first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on Florida’s St. Johns River. However, right now I’m...
Chasing the horizon: Anticipating year two of the Elites
Kyle PatrickThe offseason is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, it offers time to reset, refine my skills and prepare for the grueling schedule ahead. On the other, it...
Matty Wong’s reality
Matty WongWhen I was a kid growing up in Hawaii in the 1990s, I’d watch Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin and Bassmaster tournaments on television. I didn’t have the opportunity...
Respect the greats of yesteryear
Greg HackneyWhile watching the Bassmaster The Cast program the other day, I came to the realization there will never be another angler comparable to those whom I consider the greatest of...
My hectic offseason
Cooper GallantDecember and January may be the offseason for Bassmaster Elite Series anglers, but these months are the most hectic of the year for me. At the top of my to-do...
