Fishing big worms in the summer
I don’t think any other bait has won more summer tournaments than a worm — and usually that’s a big worm in the 10-inch range. When you look at the...
How-To
Tommy Martin’s 5 tips to flip and pitch summertime bass
Tommy Martin got an early and expensive lesson on the art of flippin’ from none other than the man who invented the technique, Dee Thomas. It was early April 1975,...
Climb the tournament ladder correctly
In the course of my work, I get a lot of questions about the Bassmaster Elite Series. As you might imagine, one of the most common is, “Hey Z, how...
Swindle could win big without winning
There’s a lot of water left to cover in the Bassmaster Elite Series season, but if today’s standings hold true through September, current leader Gerald Swindle will take home his...
Gear
Gear Review: Do-It Molds Midwest Finesse Jig
What is it? Do-It Molds Midwest Finesse Jig “Ned Rig” What sets it apart? More tackle-crafting genius for the Do-It Yourselfer; Do-It Molds has engineered a mold that makes one...
Conservation News
California water transfer project
Water wars in California have black bass and stripers in the cross hairs. Those demanding more water for southern agricultural regions of the state and those looking to protect endangered...
Conservation News
How good is Florida’s Kingsley Lake?
STARKE, Fla. – One of the best bass fisheries that you’ve probably never heard of is 2,000-acre Kingsley Lake in northeastern Florida. How good is it? During 2015, five of...
ICAST equals teamwork
ICAST means different things to different people, but to me, it symbolizes teamwork — specifically, the interaction between manufacturers and their pro staff. This week’s show in Orlando, Fla., will...
Yes, real men use spinning tackle
Cayuga Lake was good to me. I had my best finish ever so I’m real happy about that. And, the thing is that I caught my bass on spinning tackle....
Latest Industry News
Success with the mighty C-rig
My last two tournaments have been pretty good. One of the reasons for that is that I’ve been fishing a lot with a Carolina rig. I don’t usually do that,...
