Bass basics should precede forward-facing sonar
When I started out bass fishing in my early teens, forward-facing, side-imaging and down-imaging sonar had yet to be invented. I had to rely on 2D sonar, as did every...
Three forward-facing sonar tips
This year, my Nitro Z21 XL/Mercury Bass Pro Shops boat arrived at my house sooner than ever before. That has given me an opportunity over the last month or so...
Feeling lighter going into 2024
During the recent offseason, I lost some weight to get in shape for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season. But I’m not talking about my waistline; I’m talking about the...
The smell of success
We can use the right-sized jig, choose the ideal trailer, match colors to water clarity and local forage, but still find the fish snubbing our presentations. For covering water and...
Florida bassin’ helps warm up winter
It seems like half of the bass fishing world goes to Florida this time of year. And why not? Most of the country is languishing in cold or unpredictable weather...
Beginner’s guide to bank fishing at Logan Martin Lake with Josh Butts
As the seasons shift, beckoning the early whispers of spring, there’s a nostalgic pull towards the simple joys of fishing from the bank. It’s a timeless venture, one that many...
Tackle systems: Cold weather jerkbaits
As you read this, bass in the South are preparing for the spawn. They’re staging in key locations adjacent to their intended bedding areas and, on warmer days, the males...
Shake off the January blues
January can be a dreadful month for some anglers. You’ve dealt with the holidays, the weather is unpredictable and it’s still a couple of months from the good springtime fishing....
Tricky turns of a wintertime warmup
When a warm front slides across Northern fisheries, it’s certainly good for anglers. But, does that inspire bass to bite? Elite Series pros debate the scenario and offer guidance on...
Finding bass in winter
Before Grand Lake went off limits for the Bassmaster Classic, I spent a few days there in late December. Pre-practice conditions were pretty cold, but the bite was so good...
