Day in the life of an Elite: Practice
Bernie SchultzAt 4 a.m. an alarm sounds. Time to get up! With sleep in your eyes, you stagger to the bathroom, wash your face, brush your teeth, then scan the room...
Cracking the code
Bobby LaneI’m on my way to New York, and I’ve been thinking about my performances up there. They’re hit and miss despite the fact that it’s a giant smallmouth factory. The...
It ain’t all pavement in New York
Don Barone“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” John Muir Dateline: Upper Upstate...
More tips on fishing with small children
Shaw GrigsbyFishing with small children is a passion of mine. I did it with my children, and I’m doing it with their children, my grandchildren. It’s one of the greatest positives...
A home game
Luke ClausenWhen B.A.S.S. released the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule, I was as shocked as everyone else when I saw the Columbia River listed. I was surprised and also very excited...
An open letter to those retiring from the workforce
Bryan Brasher“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”-Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption As I write this column, my father, Mike Brasher, is...
As I See It: My last regular season Elite gig
Don BaroneDateline: Memories I’m going to be honest with you, I’m dreading next week at the final regular season Elite event of 2018 in Waddington, NY. It’s been highlighted on my...
Why I love LIVE fishing coverage
Steve BowmanI just watched the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops. In a word, it was “incredible.” But I could also add “dramatic,” “exciting” and a...
Dog days of summer
Casey AshleyMan, it’s hot right now. The dog days of summer are brutal and, for me, this is the time to unplug, relax and just enjoy a much-needed break. I did...
My take on DC technology
Keith CombsShimano’s new Curado 150 DC won the Best of Show Casting Reel award at ICAST, and both during the show and ever since then it seems like the vast majority...
