A fantastic start to the season
Matt HerrenI think the first two tournaments on the Bassmaster Elite Series this year were the best two weeks I’ve experienced since I’ve been fishing B.A.S.S. That statement may sound strange...
Catch a big smallmouth before winter’s over
David MullinsWinter’s on the way out but there’s still time to catch a big, hefty winter smallmouth. All you have to do is keep a positive attitude and dress warm —...
My take on dock fishing
Jake WhitakerI love to fish docks. They produce bass for me from the prespawn through the postspawn and right on through the summer months. Docks are a high priority for me...
Don’t wait too long
Bill LowenThis is about the time many anglers start thinking about fishing again. The problem is all they do is think about it while they wait for the warm winds and...
Spawning skill sets
Jamie HartmanIn my spare time, one of my hobbies is poker — Texas hold ‘em. When I lived in New York, I was close to a casino so I played a...
The roller coaster
Jeff GustafsonFor many of us, the “highs” of tournament competition are what makes competing in bass tournaments so fun. No matter what level we’re fishing, we want to catch big fish...
The top of my bucket list
Dave PrechtYou learn a lot about people when you spend a day in the boat with them, and most of what you learn is good. Ernest Hemingway apparently didn’t relish the...
The first national bass tournament, part 2
Bernie SchultzIn part 1 of this column, I began the story of the “National Fresh Water Bass Tournament” that took place in 1928. Some history buffs believe it to be the...
Reflecting on St. Johns
Cory JohnstonI finished up the St. Johns late Sunday and just finished day 1 of practice of Lake Lanier. We didn’t pull out of Palatka until about 7:30 Sunday night, then...
Three big inspirations
James Hall“Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams. That’s what the Elite Series represents to not only these pros, but to any angler …” Drew Cook took a shot to the face...
