A surprise on April 1
Joey Cifuentes IIIMy wife, Gwen, and I got a surprise on April 1, but it had nothing to do with the usual April Fool’s Day jokes. Rather, we got a beautiful blessing...
On to the Nation at Cherokee
Shaye BakerThe truck is loaded down, the boat is gassed up, and I’m chomping at the bit to pull out of the drive. This week, I’m headed to Cherokee Lake in...
I wish I’d taken better care of my body
Gerald SwindleWhen you’re a pro angler, your body is your No. 1 asset. While we may not qualify as traditional high-intensity athletes, many of them have some things we don’t —...
The fading era of sight fishing
Drew CookGrowing up in South Georgia and North Florida, sight fishing for bass became one of my favorite ways to fish. I have always enjoyed watching bass on beds, learning the...
Much effort goes into producing prestigious Bassmaster Classic
Davy HiteThe 2026 Bassmaster Classic is in the books and what an outstanding Classic it was. Congratulations to Dylan Nutt, who became the first B.A.S.S. Nation angler to win a Classic...
The origins of cut ice cream
Brandon PalaniukFans often ask about the origin of our “cut ice cream” tradition. I go out for ice cream with Tiff, the kids and our friend and videographer Kyle any time...
Motivation for the 2027 Bassmaster Classic
Beau BrowningProgressive Bassmaster Elite Series pros who fail to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic typically work for their sponsors at the Bassmaster Outdoors Expo during the tournament. I was one of...
A Midwest resolution
Curtis NiedermierMarch is a fickle month where I live in northern Ohio. It’s barely spring in the good years, sometimes still winter in the bad. Back when I played high school baseball, I...
The American dreamers
James Hall“Hooked on bass fishing since 1776.” That was the first tagline that popped into my head when we decided the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary would be a focus for...
A more complete embrace of bass fishing tradition
Pete Robbins[Note: All views expressed below are my own personal opinions and may not reflect the position of other Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board Members or the Hall itself] A...
