It’s about a career in bass fishing
Caleb KuphallWhat a week! It’s interesting when I look back on it. I had a pretty good lead the first day or two. A lot of people told me I was...
The Day 2 curse
Clark WendlandtIt doesn’t matter whether you’re fishing a two-day or four-day tournament, the second day of the event can be frustrating. Of course, there are exceptions, but oftentimes the second day...
In the Classic cut … so far
Scott MartinAs we head into the seventh event of my first season on the Bassmaster Elite Series, I feel good that I’m currently 25th in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
How I will fish Guntersville
Brandon LesterThis week is stop number seven of the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season on Lake Guntersville. I think this is the earliest in my eight years on the Elite Series...
Luck of the draw
Bernie SchultzAsk any competitor on tournament day where they’d like to be in the takeoff order and “earlier the better” will normally be their response. Competitive drive combined with the excitement...
Persistence pays off at James River
Brandon PalaniukAs I drove from my Bassmaster Opens victory at the James River back to Alabama for the next Elite Series tournament, I thought about the meaning of this one. It’s...
Bless the bank beaters
Bryan BrasherI see a lot of comments on social media these days suggesting B.A.S.S. should explore the idea of banning forward-facing, real-time electronics like Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance LiveSight and the much-rumored...
Anglers can’t always use what they want
Jeff GustafsonFor most of us that fish the Bassmaster Elite Series, sponsorships are a very important part of keeping us out there on the road. As a regular guy, I probably...
A local uprising
Rick ClunnWhen I was doing quite well early in my career, a local angler asked me how I was able to find the best spots on the lake and out-fish locals...
I try to stay consistent
Wes LoganOver the past few years I’ve led several big tournaments but never won one of them. I suppose I was waiting to do it on my home lake, although I...
