The power of believing
Gary ClouseThis is the time of year for reflecting and believing. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a little kid anxious to see Santa Clause, you’re attending church or making New Year’s...
Tips for winter fishing
John CrewsBefore I started fishing for a living, I didn’t fish in the winter much at all. Part of the reason was I hunted from November through January, and the tournament...
The industry owes us nothing
Ish MonroeThere’s been a lot of internet chatter going on lately that has been frustrating. Several anglers and YouTubers have had things to say about our industry and what they feel about...
Where did the year go?
Wes LoganI can’t believe it’s Christmas already. I’m sitting here on a break from rigging my Skeeter/Yamaha for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series, and it crossed my mind that I’ve had...
My Christmas plans
Lee LivesayLike everybody, we’re getting ready for our family Christmas celebration. We’ll stay local this year and visit with my wife’s side of the family on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas...
Learning and looking ahead
Bill LowenThere’s a lot of time to look back on the previous year when we’re in the offseason. I spend a lot of time hunting waterfowl in the winter months, and...
Rigging my own boat makes me more confident
Keith CombsFor the past five years, when I’ve received my new Ranger boat from the factory, it’s come with an Atlas jackplate and a Yamaha outboard on the back. Other than...
Building my man cave
Chris ZaldainDecember is crunch time for making the most of my offseason. As usual, I’ve been busy with social media, sponsorship management and boat swapping. I’ve also added a major project...
Best and worst of being the Bassmaster.com editor
Jim SextonEditors’ Note: Jim Sexton is retiring after 12 years as the editor of Bassmaster.com. This is what he said at his retirement lunch to B.A.S.S. employees gathered Birmingham, Ala., on...
Holiday family fishing
Steve KennedyWith Christmas on the way, my family is planning to spend a week together at my parents’ cabin on Lake Martin. My two brothers, my sister and our families are...
