Christie: Why I want to finish strong

This event gives me that chance to fish for a win and improve my final standing, so that’s my goal.

Palaniuk: A late-season burst for Chad Pipkens

I may have missed it, but I don’t think anyone has written about Chad Pipkens’ late season surge.

Gear

Mercury and MotorGuide earn IBEX Innovation Awards

Mercury Marine was awarded the IBEX Innovation Award for Propulsion Parts/Propellers for its Flo-Torq SSR-HD.

Preuett: A reminder around my neck

All I have to do is look at – or feel – this fish hook necklace to be reminded.

Martens runs away with it

Experiencing “runner’s high” has produced fishing highs for Aaron Martens, namely a runaway win in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race this year.

Gear

Gear Review: Shadow Rap

Rapala's Shadow Rap was released at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, and it's been catching a lot of fish since! If you haven't added a few to your arsenal, here are a few good reasons to do so right away.

Lester: Sizing up Sturgeon Bay

The biggest thing I can help you all with is how to break down a new fishery like Sturgeon Bay.

McKinnis: Archie’s handoff to Oliver

Jerry McKinnis' fishing buddy, Archie, passed on a Monday evening, and the following morning, his next brown weiner dog, Oliver, was born.

Bass men and Blackhawks face off for charity bass tourney

The fundraising event gave local anglers and well-wishers an opportunity to fish with members of the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks and Bassmaster pros in a one-day bass tournament.

Martens: A first time for everything

Since I already earned AOY and the prize money that goes with it, I get the same reward whether I finish first at Sturgeon Bay or last.