Leading up to the Classic
Cooper GallantIt’s crazy how this year’s Bassmaster Classic snuck up on me. I was planning to fly home to Canada after the Elite tournaments in Florida to do some steelhead fishing....
Ike predicts Classic winning baits
Michael IaconelliSince I’m not fishing the Bassmaster Classic this year, I can give you my honest perspective about which baits will win it all at Lake Ray Roberts. The Classic contenders...
A little Classic revenge
Lee LivesayThe drive from my home in Longview, Texas, to Fort Worth takes about three hours. Considering how far I typically drive to fish most Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, that’s a...
Crazy Classic week
Chris ZaldainI’ve been home in Texas for a couple of weeks after my subpar finishes in Florida. I had to mentally put those events behind me so I can focus 100%...
Longevity builds careers, the Classic builds legends
Kyle PatrickWhat separates the top 1% of tournament anglers from everyone else? Longevity. My entire approach to professional fishing has always revolved around longevity. Look at the best anglers — whether you’re evaluating...
Do you know Ned?
John CrewsHave you ever met Ned? I’m of course referring to the Ned rig. When the Ned rig came out, it quickly became a hot technique, and when I saw it,...
A good start to the 20th Elite season
Mark MenendezI was really looking forward to the start of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, and I had a good start, but we’ll get to that in a little bit. What...
You gotta love Classic time!
Gary ClouseI’m really looking forward to next week’s 2025 Bassmaster Classic at Fort Worth, Texas. Words cannot describe what an amazing event the Classic is, and I’m sure Fort Worth will...
A different kind of Classic
Jordan LeeI know there’s going to be a lot written about the Classic — there always is. But I wanted to touch on the Classic in this space, too, because I...
Memories of Kerchal
B.A.S.S. StaffI was sitting at my desk inside The Birmingham News on the afternoon of Dec. 13, 1994, when I heard outdoors writer Mike Bolton sit back in his chair and...
