River dreams
Don Barone“And even though I know the river is wide…” Dateline: St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla. “Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.”– John...
How I’ll fish the St John’s River
Brandon LesterThis week we kick off the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series on the St John’s River out of Palatka, Fla. It’s always nice to be in Florida, but especially in February...
Exaggerations and reality
Bryan BrasherPALATKA, Fla. — It was during the 2002 Bassmaster Classic held on Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake with weigh-ins at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. Legendary Missouri angler Rick Clunn had failed...
What the polar vortex will do to bass, part 1
Mark MenendezIt’s an understatement to say that the past few weeks have been cold. Temperatures in many areas of our country have set new records for daytime and overnight lows. I’m...
The first national bass tournament, part 1
Bernie SchultzThose of you following this column know that I have a keen interest in the history of our sport, especially when it involves vintage tackle. I love collecting and researching...
Never forget the tough times
Cliff PrinceFishing is not about the money. I have won the eighth-place bag of worms more than I would like to admit. Instead, fishing is about recognizing opportunity. Recognizing opportunities that...
Focus on the vertical
Jesse TacoronteWinter and early spring can be frustrating for anglers. Temperatures warm and everyone hits the water expecting bass to be in shallow spawning areas, and then the inevitable cold front...
Tough weather? Deal with it
Jason WilliamsonAs I write this, I’m here in Florida getting ready for the 2019 Basspro.com Eastern Open at Harris Chain and the weather isn’t good, not what we wanted. But that’s...
Why I rig my boat, my way
Chris ZaldainIt’s been a busy couple of weeks. I’m glad that the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series season is about to start. I’ll be back on a regular schedule, and maybe get...
Who’s next?
Mark ZonaOver the past 15 plus years, I’ve been fortunate to sit next to Tommy Sanders and the rest of the team that covers the Bassmaster Elite Series. Every year has...
