My Florida craw arsenal
Michael IaconelliWhen I packed my truck for the first two Elite Series tournaments of 2025 in Florida, I started with a plastic bait tub that had the word “Craws” written on...
This was meant to be
Easton FothergillDuring the past 18 months, I know I’ve become known as that angler who recovered from brain surgery to win the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s just two...
Season to season, boat to boat
Bernie SchultzAt the end of each tournament season, Bassmaster Elite Series pros go through a process of unwrapping and prepping their boats for resale. And it’s not always because they want...
Get ready and take a breath
Davy HiteThe Bassmaster Elite Series season is just around the corner, and the offseason of hunting and fishing for fun has gone by quickly. That means it’s time to look forward...
Balancing out home lake history
Clark ReehmI’ve guided on Sam Rayburn Reservoir since 2012, and it was my favorite lake long before that. So, I’m not going to lie — ever since we learned last year...
Ready to hit the road
Gregory DiPalmaI’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for the start of a new Elite season, and by the first week of February, I had about 90% of the work...
An eye on tourney participation
Gary ClouseAs we enter another season of bass tournament competition around the country, it will be interesting to see if tournament participation grows, holds its own or diminishes. I raise that...
Ramping up for the year
Lee LivesayI made a lot of great memories during the Christmas season. It was a good little break that allowed me to spend time with my wife and daughter, visit both...
Anticipation for the season
Scott MartinAt the end of January, we’re only three weeks from the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season. I’ve been fishing tournaments for 25 years, and it’s the same...
Offseason time crunch
Chris ZaldainIt won’t be long before I hear my number called during blastoff at the first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on Florida’s St. Johns River. However, right now I’m...
