Boyd Duckett: Experiment on top
While the former Classic Champion has some general guidelines for selecting a color for his topwater, he isn't restricted by norms, notions or rules.
Britt Myers: Seining docks for multiple fish
For Myers, not all docks are created equal: Some hold no fish; some hold one fish; and some hold multiple fish. When fishing pressure hits its peak, Myers focuses on docks that harbor mini-schools of bass.
Cliff Pace: Skirting the issue
For someone competing on a playing field that is constantly changing, the difference between success and failure on the water can sometimes be measured in the width of a few strands of a spinnerbait's skirt.
Chris Lane: Soft plastic frogs
"When they're up in the grass, a soft plastic frog like a Gambler Cane Toad is going to be your best bet."
Cliff Pace: Add color to your crankbaits
Read Elite Series pro Cliff Pace's tips for painting crankbaits and become a casting Picasso.
Chris Lane: The dead stick
In this article, you can read about the technique of "dead sticking". Chris Lane points out how the slow-moving nature of the technique makes it a perfect choice to use early in the year.
Dustin Wilks: Using advantages of recreational traffic
Read what North Carolina pro Dustin Wilks recommends when you want to do some serious fishing and can't escape recreational boat traffic.
Chad Griffin: The right grass jig
Read how at the 2009 Elite Series final, Chad Griffin complemented a topwater popper with a grass jig of his own making and won the tournament.
The right jig for rock and wood
In this article, you can read Chad Griffin's description of the subtleties that make a difference when pitching jigs around rock and wood.
Dave Wolak: Flick shake efficiency
In this article, you can read how for Dave Wolak, the flick shake under certain circumstances has the potential to save the day.