The challenge of long breaks
Casey AshleyI’ll tell you, these big breaks are terrible for the mental game. We’ve had over a month off since the last Elite event on Cayuga Lake, and it’s been hard...
Tricks of the trade
Greg HackneyFishing a new body of water, or fishing one that you haven’t fished for a while, can be a daunting task. However, you can take some of the pain out...
My approach to practice
Alton JonesAs I prepare for the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Potomac River, I want to share a look at my practice plan. It always starts with a goal;...
Braided line addiction
Fletcher ShryockFishing line is one tackle element that most anglers are very picky about. We all have rods and reels that we love and lures that we depend on, but your...
Go shallow in August
Edwin EversAugust may be the “dog days,” but it’s also the perfect time to fish shallow for bass. And when I say “shallow,” I mean “dirt shallow” — 3 feet and...
Lovin’ the Potomac River
Kevin VanDamWith a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic under my belt, I’m eager to get back to regular business at the Potomac River. I really enjoy fishing there and have...
A drop shot bait for my aggressive style
Kevin VanDamA lot of people were surprised to see me finesse fishing when I won at Cayuga. That was a very satisfying win because it proved that I can do well...
Most anglers don’t start wealthy — I know I didn’t
Josh BertrandThere is a disturbing misconception among some young bass anglers these days that in order to make it as a professional fisherman, you have to have been born rich. I...
Pokemon or fishing pond?
Gerald SwindleThere’s been a lot on the national news lately about the newest video game sensation sweeping the country: Pokemon Go. I figured it was just another video game until folks...
All about plastics, part 2
John CrewsLast time we said we’d talk about function in this column. Let’s get started… Function is really nothing more than a way of saying that a lure does what it’s...
