Tips for prespawn cranking
Keith CombsShallow cranking can be an exceptionally productive tactic all year long, but it’s especially deadly for catching big fish and big bags at this time of year. During the prespawn,...
Working at my 21st consecutive Classic
Cody MeyerAs a professional bass angler, I’ve represented my sponsors at countless sport shows. This year marks the 21st consecutive time I have done so at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo....
A different Classic experience
Luke PalmerThis year’s Bassmaster Classic is the first one I didn’t qualify for since I started fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2019. As a competitor, you want to be fishing...
Classic is like nothing else
Randy HowellThis is the biggest week in bass fishing. We’ve always said the Bassmaster Classic is the Super Bowl of our sport, and it’s true. This event is like nothing else....
Leading up to the Classic
Cooper GallantIt’s crazy how this year’s Bassmaster Classic snuck up on me. I was planning to fly home to Canada after the Elite tournaments in Florida to do some steelhead fishing....
Ike predicts Classic winning baits
Michael IaconelliSince I’m not fishing the Bassmaster Classic this year, I can give you my honest perspective about which baits will win it all at Lake Ray Roberts. The Classic contenders...
A little Classic revenge
Lee LivesayThe drive from my home in Longview, Texas, to Fort Worth takes about three hours. Considering how far I typically drive to fish most Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, that’s a...
Crazy Classic week
Chris ZaldainI’ve been home in Texas for a couple of weeks after my subpar finishes in Florida. I had to mentally put those events behind me so I can focus 100%...
Longevity builds careers, the Classic builds legends
Kyle PatrickWhat separates the top 1% of tournament anglers from everyone else? Longevity. My entire approach to professional fishing has always revolved around longevity. Look at the best anglers — whether you’re evaluating...
Do you know Ned?
John CrewsHave you ever met Ned? I’m of course referring to the Ned rig. When the Ned rig came out, it quickly became a hot technique, and when I saw it,...
