Chasing the horizon: Anticipating year two of the Elites
Kyle PatrickThe offseason is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, it offers time to reset, refine my skills and prepare for the grueling schedule ahead. On the other, it...
Matty Wong’s reality
Matty WongWhen I was a kid growing up in Hawaii in the 1990s, I’d watch Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin and Bassmaster tournaments on television. I didn’t have the opportunity...
Respect the greats of yesteryear
Greg HackneyWhile watching the Bassmaster The Cast program the other day, I came to the realization there will never be another angler comparable to those whom I consider the greatest of...
My hectic offseason
Cooper GallantDecember and January may be the offseason for Bassmaster Elite Series anglers, but these months are the most hectic of the year for me. At the top of my to-do...
What I’ve learned going into my second season
Robert GeeIt’s been nearly a year since the beginning of my rookie Elite season, and I remember I was nervous as all get out. I didn’t know if I would fare...
Line choices for beginners
Keith CombsWhen I started tournament fishing in the early 1990s, we didn’t have many choices when it came to fishing line. We had a couple different brands of monofilament and that...
Working on weaknesses
Cody MeyerI’m fortunate to have open water through the winter months near my home in Idaho where I can launch my bass boat to stay sharp. If you don’t fish for...
Revelations through the ice
Michael IaconelliA solid layer of ice has formed on my home lake, which is something that doesn’t happen very often. I took advantage of it recently and went ice fishing for...
Mentality of success
Beau BrowningBassmaster Elite Series angler Gerald Swindle refers to a positive mental attitude as PMA. It can completely change how you fish. It took me years to tap into PMA. I...
Celebrating the 20th
James HallAs I get older, time becomes slippery. For example, it’s hard for me to grasp that it’s been 35 years since I graduated high school. I remain a proud alumni...
