The fishing industry’s huge growth
Brock MosleyWhen I look at the fishing industry, I’m amazed at the current growth level. There are many factors here, but I believe one of the most important is the stream...
Is it spring?
Mark MenendezIs it spring? That question isn’t as simple to answer as you might think. You see, fish don’t care about the calendar. They don’t have a clue about what month...
Randy Pierson: It takes a…Nation
Don Barone“Ooh, it really makes me wonder…” Dateline: Lake Hartwell “A little magic can take you a long way.”Roald Dahl It is said somewhere, least I hope it is so, that...
New B.A.S.S. slogan says it all: Dream big
Jon StewartIt’s been a while since I penned a column, but we recently unveiled a new B.A.S.S. slogan or mantra: Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams. And that got me thinking...
Seriously, Knoxville, thank you
Bryan BrasherMy history with the city of Knoxville, Tenn., goes back quite a ways. I saw the inside of Kneyland Stadium for the first time from the top of a gigantic...
Bass fishing about to explode
Matt HerrenAs I drove in the predawn hours last week on my way to the Lake Martin, I noticed my truck outside air temperature gauge was reading 35 degrees. I began...
Your crankbaits: Wood, plastic or composite
David FrittsThere are three basic materials from which crankbaits are made. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are my thoughts on them… Wood A good wood crankbait will catch a...
Opening day with Phil ‘Knucksie’ Niekro
Don Barone“Got a beat-up glove, a home-made bat…” Dateline: Opening Day #143 “You always get a special kick on opening day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward...
The thing about feathers
Drew BentonFrom time to time I’m asked about what I add to or take away from my lures. I don’t necessarily do a lot of either one of those things, but...
The stage to set the stage
John CrewsIn my last column I talked about how painful it would be not to fish the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. It was, but I have...
