Columnists

Fish the slop

Jordan Lee

If you want to get better at bass fishing and have some fun at the same time, fish the shallow slop. I do it, and it’s made a big difference...

Excited for the new look Elite Series

Keith Combs

Over the past few weeks the world of professional bass fishing has experienced more change than at any other time during my 11-year career. As a result, the Bassmaster Elite...

Hunting season is open

Jason Christie

You know, we talk a lot about passing along knowledge and appreciation to the next generation of anglers. Well, I believe the same principle applies to hunting. Oklahoma’s deer season...

A reason to lose

Dave Precht

Millions of fishing fans know Bill Dance as the host of The Bill Dance Outdoors TV show, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Others remember him as one of...

Bad luck perspective

James Hall

Do you hang around people that have bad luck just to make yourself feel better? Wait, let me rephrase; that sounds mean. Do any of your good buddies happen to...

Long distance trailering tips

Kevin VanDam

Long distance travel with a boat in tow requires some careful consideration before you leave your driveway. I get a lot of questions about towing with or without a cover...

It’s hockey, football and punchin’ season

Jacob Foutz

October is awesome. The temps are mild, the leaves are changing colors, and for me, it’s the start of hockey season for my Pittsburgh Penguins, and the heart of football...

‘Some things are more important’

Justin Lucas

Winning the 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the a Year title is a real honor. It’s the biggest thing to happen in my life when it comes to fishing. Winning...

The young and the restless

Thom Abraham

As my season on the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Eastern Opens circuit came to a close, I realized a number of things. First, the value: Think about this from a...

AOY Championship redemption

Jason Christie

A fifth place finish at the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship was more than just a good finish and a good paycheck for me. It was the redemption...