Catching fish in late summer
Alton JonesSeveral weeks have passed since my Top 20 finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Cayuga Lake, and I have to tell you, I’ve appreciated the downtime. One reason...
A life lesson from Rick Clunn
Fletcher ShryockThe first year I fished with B.A.S.S., I had a chance to spend some time with Rick Clunn at ICAST. It was amazing – I was just a rookie in the Opens...
Koby Kreiger: An underdog story
Bryan BrasherIn this country, we have an undeniable fascination with the underdog. It’s why we all enjoy seeing Daniel LaRusso kick that little blonde twerp in the face at the end...
I made the mistake
Greg HackneyThis is the first time I’ve talked about the DQ on Cayuga, where my Thursday catch was disqualified. I want to say right up front that I made the mistake....
A bass is not a bass
Keith CombsOne of the earliest pieces of wisdom that I received from some more experienced fishermen was that “a bass is a bass” wherever you go. It’s an accepted truth just...
The bait world’s crazy with creativity
Casey AshleyThis week, in Orlando, Fla., the industry gets its first look at the newest round of products designed to help us catch more fish. There will be a lot to...
Fishing big plastics
Jason ChristieFishing’s like anything else; there’s a time and a place for everything. When it comes to dealing with tough bites, one of the things we tend to think of automatically...
Creating a signature product
Fletcher ShryockI’m sure that at some point most bass fishermen have walked into a tackle shop and purchased a product because a particular pro angler endorsed it. For some of you, Kevin...
Fishing big worms in the summer
Jason ChristieI don’t think any other bait has won more summer tournaments than a worm — and usually that’s a big worm in the 10-inch range. When you look at the...
Climb the tournament ladder correctly
Mark ZonaIn the course of my work, I get a lot of questions about the Bassmaster Elite Series. As you might imagine, one of the most common is, “Hey Z, how...
