Sandbaggers, truth and lies
Fletcher ShryockEvery time I read the Elite Series pre-tournament reports, it’s pretty entertaining to me, and I enjoy the talents of some of the best sandbaggers in the world. You’ve probably...
What I like about fishing up north
Jason ChristieIt feels like we’ve hopped the fence. As we head into the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Cayuga this week, we’re in this season’s home stretch. We’ve come over a...
How I will fish Cayuga Lake
Brandon LesterThis week we return to the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, specifically Cayuga Lake, for the seventh Elite Series event of the season. I fished here my rookie season...
Bass fishing is difficult without rods and reels
Trevor LoAs I write this blog, I’m learning another lesson about perseverance and the importance of being surrounded by awesome people in tough times. First off, I’m one lucky guy, because...
The 5-pounders don’t lie
Keith CombsI went into the BASSfest event at Texoma with preconceived notions about how I was going to fish. While I didn’t necessarily think it would be easy under the extreme...
The winning mind
Greg HackneyIn my last column I said we’d go over some more things I do that you shouldn’t. I think we’ll save that for next week. Lately I’ve been asked a...
Sticking with your strengths
Kevin VanDamA huge congratulation goes to my good friend Greg Hackney for winning the Geico Bassmaster BASSfest presented by Choctaw Casino and Resort on Lake Texoma last week. His performance demonstrated...
Reflecting on BASSfest results
Alton JonesFor me, reflection and analysis are important parts of being a professional fisherman. So, looking back on last week’s BASSfrest event on Lake Texoma, I’ve had time to think about...
Finally close to the Classic cut
Casey AshleyMan, this was the shot in the arm I needed. A sixth-place finish on Lake Texoma not only lifted me in the points, it boosted my confidence. Everybody knows I...
Surviving culture shock, part 1
Carl JocumsenAs the first Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Australia, I’ve been welcomed with open arms by the other anglers and the fans. It has truly been a great experience so...
