Shallow minded with forward-facing sonar
Calling someone “shallow-minded” is usually an insult, but for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Darold Gleason, the term holds admirable meaning. Specifically, he’s one of a growing number of anglers applying...
Essential compact jigs
The Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the Delaware River in 2014 is one of the most challenging and rewarding events I’ve ever fished. It was held in Philadelphia, just across...
Land of Giants: Hunting the brutes of June
Transitioning through the year’s midpoint, bass are settling into their summer patterns. Five Bassmaster Elite Series anglers shared their insights into how they track down and engage June giants. David...
Finding the right electronics balance
Unlike most of my Bassmaster Elite Series counterparts, up until a short while ago I was fishing with very simple electronics. I had a black-and-white Lowrance X92 on the console...
Fishing the spring-to-summer transition
Bryan New has a long checklist of places to search for postspawn bass transitioning from spring spawning flats to deeper summer habitat, but his favorite is the area he found...
1-Minute Angler: Martin covers tackle storage
Get a handy tip from Elite pro Scott Martin on tackle storage in a bass rig.
Tips to find offshore confidence
One of the wisest pieces of advice you can give anyone, no matter what they’re trying to learn is this: Crawl before you walk. This also applies to bass fishing,...
Electronics impact at Lake Fork Elite
Efficiency — many ways to define that term, but during the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork, some of the top finishers agreed that it came down to three critical...
1-Minute Angler: Replacing rod tips with Crews
In this 1-Minute Angler, John Crews shows the correct way to replace a rod tip.
