Like father, like son
Bernie SchultzAs a father, I don’t think there’s anything more rewarding than watching your kid excel in their favorite sport — especially when that sport is your profession. I know that’s...
Fishing giant swimbaits
Greg HackneyLuca Popescu from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine asked me about big swimbaits. Basically, he wanted to know why they seem to be more popular on the West...
Rigging considerations for drop shotting
Kevin VanDamThe power of the drop-shot rig is no secret to any serious basser. It has played everywhere the Bassmaster Elite Series has gone, from the California Delta to Florida’s Lake...
Big baits in skinny water
Bill LowenIt’s late summer. The air is hot, so is the water. Bass fishing can get tough. A lot of guys head towards deep water. That’s not a bad move, but...
A midpoint evaluation
Jason ChristieLike most southerners, I had been looking forward to the Elite Series’ northern swing, and now that we’re halfway through and we have a little break until the next event...
What’s a normal catch?
John CrewsOne of the great things about bass fishing is that it’s no respecter of persons. Any angler can catch as many bass as a top pro on any given day....
Mind games in high school fishing
Bradley RoyThink about which part of high school bass fishing is hardest to control. Is it the ever-changing water conditions? What about fishing pressure? What about losing hooked fish? These things...
The first plopper
Bernie SchultzWhen Chris Lane came close to winning the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series event on Toledo Bend using a “Whopper Plopper,” sales immediately skyrocketed for the odd-functioning topwater lure. Even though...
More about finishing your cast
Ish MonroeBack in May we talked about the importance of finishing the cast you just made before you worry about making the next one. Now we need to talk about making...
Make the most of bad luck
Kevin VanDamThe Bassmaster Elite Series and bass fishing in general can test one’s resolve. Like what I dealt with over the past two weeks. Two weeks ago, we were at the...
