Fishing the Classic with my son
Alton JonesI’m very proud of my son, Alton Jones Jr., but his recent win at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River is only part of that...
The Atchafalaya Basin, part 1
Greg HackneyThe last Central Open is coming up at the end of the month. It’s on the Atchafalaya Basin, one of the most interesting fisheries in the United States. It deserves...
I’m still learning
Matt LeeLet’s face the facts. This has been a tough year for me. I ended up finishing 82nd in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. You can’t even see...
The Neko rig in detail
John CrewsIn our last column we talked about using big plastic baits to catch bass big and small. Without a doubt they do that. But, like any fishing technique or presentation,...
My favorite fall presentations
Casey AshleyFall is one of my favorite times of the year to fish because of the opportunity to catch big bass. Coming off of summer, everything is starting to cool off...
Topwater lures for super skinny water
Bill LowenNow’s the time when you can catch bass in water that’s less than 2 feet deep, and one of the best ways to do that is with a topwater bait....
Time for family and deer hunting
Jason ChristieWith another season of Bassmaster Elite Series competition in the rearview mirror, I have entertained thoughts of the 2017 season. Especially since I qualified for the Bassmaster Classic. But, as...
Crank up those transitional bass
Kevin VanDamThis is the time of year when fishing in the areas of the lake where you were catching them last month has kinda petered out. That’s because we’re headed into...
The right way to fish Elites’ spots
Ish MonroeThere’s something going on with our sport that we need to talk about. Mike Iaconelli wrote a column about it this year, but I’d like to give you my take...
Fish shallow docks now
Trevor LoFewer hours of daylight, colder nights and soon the days of going fishing in my Carhartt shorts and t-shirts will be replaced with long pants and warm jackets. This annual...