LaChance pays it forward
Dave PrechtChad LaChance was born with a passion for fishing and no one to teach him how. “I was the only child of a single mom, and we didn’t have any...
The other side of tournament fishing
Keith CombsI’ve been fishing tournaments since I was 13 years old so I like to think that I have a pretty good handle on how things should be run. But my...
Play percentages during transition periods
Kevin VanDamWe’re in a fickle period of the season for southern reservoir bassin’. I’ve spent some time down here the past week or so, and it’s been tough. We might be in...
The Atchafalaya Basin, part 2
Greg HackneyBefore we get too far into this thing I want to say that I haven’t fished all that much of the Basin. I doubt very many anglers have. It’s so...
Comparing electronics and trail cams
Jason ChristieI’ve often said that after a tournament season ends, I like to unplug from fishing for several weeks and enjoy the relaxation and family bonding of deer season. But, as...
Have fun, worry about sponsors later
Josh BertrandA while back, I was scrolling through social media when I found a post from a young angler who was apologizing to his sponsors after a tough performance in a...
Hunting hurricane hawgs
Bernie SchultzAs I write this, Hurricane Matthew is grinding his way north up the Atlantic coastline. And I’m sure many of you living on or near the coast know firsthand how...
High-fives and hugs are special medicine
Gerald SwindleWell, as you have probably heard by now, I went from winning the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy straight to a hospital bed for six days. Complications from...
Why I fish a few Opens every year
Jordan LeeSome Bassmaster Elite Series pros fish the Opens, some don’t. It can be looked at from both sides of the table. Personally, I see it as an opportunity to strengthen...
The family, of us: Bob Simons
Don Barone“Brother, let me be your fortress…” Dateline: Rocky Hill, CT “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.”~Mother Teresa If...
