I’ve come a long ways
David FrittsIn the 61 years I’ve lived, I’ve seen a lot of things and done a lot of things. With all the changes this year, you might think I see things...
How I got here
Brandon LesterThis past season was my fifth season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Man what an awesome ride it has been up to this point. I’ve had some up-and-down tournaments, especially...
‘I care about the future of our sport’
Chris ZaldainThere’s a lot of upheaval in our sport right now and a lot of talk about expanding it and making it better. Everybody has an opinion, including me. I fish...
We live in a crawfish utopia
Bryan BrasherOf all the incredible lures that have been introduced by the fishing industry this year, the one that immediately made me think back to my childhood and say, “Boy, I...
‘I’m Mark Menendez’
Mark MenendezI’m Mark Menendez, a proud Bassmaster Elite Series angler. I’ve fished B.A.S.S. professionally for more than 20 years. I have 231 tournaments under my belt and three professional wins. Along...
No (fiber)glass ceiling for Lowen
Pete RobbinsAs nine-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bill Lowen met me at the dock at Paris Landing State Park Marina on Kentucky Lake, he noticed my surprise. Even though I’d known all...
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 2
John CrewsIn part 1, we talked about how to look at and analyze your position in the industry when it comes to sponsorships. This time we’ll take a look at the bigger...
Mountain smallmouth in the early fall
Brandon LesterThis is the time when smallmouth fishing starts to get underway in the mountains of Tennessee and the surrounding areas. It’s a great place to have some fun on the...
Chickamauga is a bass angler’s dream
Bill DanceHead to Chattanooga for some of the best fishing in the area. The Chattanooga area can offer some great fishing opportunities due to the versatility offered by Chickamauga Lake, which navigates...
Thoughts on pro bass tours
Bernie SchultzI’ve been at this game a long time. Too long, perhaps. In that time, I’ve developed some strong opinions — some I’ll share, others I should probably keep to myself....
