Bluegill beds are big bass magnets
Greg HackneyWe’re into that season across the South when bluegills are spawning and big bass are munching. While the shad spawn is a viable pattern at times, I prefer to fish...
How to choose lures for late spring flipping and pitching
Keith CombsEarly in my career, if I got on a flipping or pitching bite this time of year, I chose from two lures: A green pumpkin jig or a black and...
Gaining momentum going into Arkansas River
Luke PalmerAs I prepare for the fourth Elite event at the Arkansas River, I’m feeling pretty optimistic. I had a rough start to the season with a low finish at Lake...
Getting out of a slump
Kyle PatrickThere’s a point in every angler’s career where things just don’t go right. You’re around fish but not catching them. You’re making good decisions but not getting bites. You lose...
Looking back on Tenn-Tom
Wesley GoreThe Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite at Tennesee-Tombigbee Waterway was difficult for a lot of people. Even though it was not easy for me, I felt right at home. Thankfully, that...
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...
