My friend Jim
Bernie SchultzEditor’s note: Longtime B.A.S.S. angler Jim Bitter died of natural causes on Nov. 11, 2024. Bitter fished more than 200 tournaments with B.A.S.S. — including two seasons on the Bassmaster...
My preseason preparation
Luke PalmerThe new year is starting out pretty busy for me, so I’m glad we enjoyed a nice, quiet holiday season. Things are only gonna get busier, so having some time...
Bassmaster Opens keep getting tougher
Davy HiteDon’t be surprised if you find yourself paying closer attention to the Bassmaster Opens this season. The Opens have always been considered a feeder system for the Elites, but they’ve...
Clunn was right … again
B.A.S.S. StaffOne of my all-time favorite quotes from decades of covering sports — one that a lot of middle-aged folks have come to lean on — was from Bassmaster legend Rick...
Never taking the easy way out
Wes LoganFor me, 2024 has been an interesting year. It started out rough at the first couple of events, then I got focused and fished my way to cash five good checks...
Do your own thing
Cooper GallantWhen I was young, I read many articles about the right and wrong ways to catch bass. Sometimes I had success doing things that were supposed be wrong. As I...
Getting involved and getting ready for the season
Mark MenendezI graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Fisheries Biology. I loved to fish and the reason I went to the school is largely because I could be...
Adding electronics requires wise planning
Gary ClouseIf you’re like a lot of anglers, you’re planning – or at least contemplating – adding or upgrading your electronics before next season. And why not? There have been a...
Take advantage of the winter jerkbait bite
Stetson BlaylockA lot of people think a suspending jerkbait is just an early spring, prespawn lure. Nowadays, especially with forward-facing sonar, it’s a year-round bait. Some of the best jerkbait days...
Our Christmas activities
Scott MartinChristmas time is always a fun time for my family. With three of our four children living away from home, we try to make sure we’re able to spend as...
