Smallmouth are predictable — sort of, anyway
Dale HightowerYou hear it all the time: Smallies are nomadic. They move constantly, seemingly without reason or purpose. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. They’re difficult, if not impossible, to target...
So you want a giant
Mark MenendezEvery bass angler wants a giant. There’s something about that 10-pound mark that’ll set you apart from your buddies. But is it a realistic goal? The answer to that question...
The business side of bassing
Stetson BlaylockAs if fishing and competing against the best anglers in the world wasn’t hard enough for nine months of the year, the three-month off season isn’t any easier. Mastering the...
Change makes us better
Rick ClunnThe offseason has been filled with a lot of speculation and concerns about the impact of another professional bass fishing league on the sport. I’m about to begin my 45th...
Let’s match the hatch — properly
Drew BentonThe first step in matching the hatch — before you do anything else — is to check and see what they’re eating. This isn’t a casual glance or two, and...
My top 5 fishing memories
Micah FrazierIt’s still the middle of winter, which means I’m indoors a lot more. And inside my house is a picture of me with the very first fish I ever caught....
Cold water misconceptions
Hunter ShryockSlower is generally better in cold water, but that isn’t always the case. I tend to fish fairly fast in warm water, and there are windows when the water is...
Packing up to head south
Brandon LesterHappy New Year to all of you! The start of the new tournament season is right around the corner, and I’ve been spending most of my spare time prepping for...
New directions
Bernie SchultzA few weeks ago, B.A.S.S. hosted a gathering of Bassmaster Elite Series pros at its headquarters in Birmingham, Ala. There were a few reasons for the meeting. The first was...
Watch the weather
Bill LowenOK, it’s officially winter. Being brutally honest about things, I’ll tell you that fishing in the colder parts of our country isn’t always fun. When your reel freezes and your...
