Once your tackle is all squared away your next order of business is to find the fish. That’s not as difficult as you might think as long as you go about it in a systematic manner, one that makes...
First off, let’s talk a little about fall cold fronts. I know you often hear that they aren’t as hard on the bite as spring cold fronts. That’s not been my experience, and it doesn’t track with the...
Fall fishing can be a time of great opportunity, but in all honesty, I usually find it one of the messiest times of the year. The fish are scattered, and you typically find them in several...
Field of DreamsIt is my belief that at this moment Jerry McKinnis has a baseball in his right hand, a baseball glove on his left.It is my belief that at this moment he is on the highest mound there...
Sponsorships are the lifeblood of professional fishermen. Ask any touring pro and they’ll tell you, there’s no way to survive without them.Sure, you might make it for a while on your credit cards,...
I like to stay active during the offseason and even though I fish for a living, I really don’t get tired of it. In fact, wintertime is one of my favorite seasons to fish because, in the Deep South...
I’m really enthused about next year’s schedule. It’s kind of a big bass deal, and that’s just the way I like it. With the exception of coaching my son’s basketball team and a couple of short...
After a fun and rigorous 10 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, we’re often asked, “What do you do in the offseason?”I usually answer them by saying that I’d like to know when that’s coming or by...
Every angler wants to get out on the water and start casting. It’s natural, but it’s also inefficient unless you do your preparation first. Here are my thoughts on the matter…The first thing you...
Now that we’ve gotten through the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series season and the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship is behind us, I can just go fun fishing. It’s really nice to get a...