God bless the high road
Back in 2019, when the professional bass fishing industry exploded into chaos, I was fully prepared to go down with the ship. I’ve covered a little bit of everything during...
Smith Lake flyover
Take a flyover before the first-ever Bassmaster Elite Series event on northwest Alabama’s Smith Lake.
Next is the AOY wildcard – Smith Lake
Rookie Trey McKinney posted his worst finish of the Bassmaster Elite Series season at Wheeler Lake. And, in one sense, it might have been his best performance of the year....
Daily Limit: Hamner holds hopes for major sweep
With one down and one to go, 2024 Bassmaster Classic champ Justin Hamner is in position to accomplish a feat only managed twice in B.A.S.S. history. Dropping into JM Associates’...
Melting at Wheeler Lake
The conditions during the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Wheeler Lake were brutal. An incessant sun and the lack of any breeze made for some of the hottest weather I’ve...
Koby Kreiger disqualified at Smith Lake
B.A.S.S. officials announced Tuesday that due to a rules violation, Florida pro Koby Kreiger has been disqualified from the Bassmaster Elite Series event scheduled for June 27-30 on Alabama’s Smith...
Knowing when to start over
There’s no question that professional fishing is full of ups and downs. I’ve seen more downs than ups this season, but I believe the key to success is learning from...
Livewell: Elites head to Smith Lake
In this edition of the Livewell presented by Rapala, Bassmaster hosts Tommy Sanders and Ronnie Moore discuss what to expect at Smith Lake, a body of water that the Bassmaster...
Spots vs. patterns
I just wrapped up my sixth Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year. I finished 1 ounce shy of the Top 50 cut at Wheeler Lake, which is frustrating to...