How to use HydroWave effectively
Kevin VanDamIn last week’s blog I mentioned my experiences with the HydroWave during the Bassmaster Elite tournament at Wheeler and said I’d delve into the details of HydroWave usage this week....
Putting the pieces together
Jason ChristieCompetition depends a lot on making the most of your opportunities. For example, the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on Wheeler Lake was kind of a mix of stages. I...
Tharp vs. Herren, and bass fishing’s evolution
Steve BowmanSince the beginning of Bassmaster LIVE those who sit on the sidelines of the Bassmaster Elite Series have gotten to see some things that in years past might have been...
Flipping mats, part 2
Greg HackneyMy reel choice is pretty simple. I use a high-speed, 7.3:1 gear ratio model, Quantum SHD200HPT. The thing with the really high gear ratio is that I can get the...
Capitalize on the shad spawn
Kevin VanDamThe shad spawn is kicking in across the south, including here at Wheeler Lake where the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite event is underway. It’s a pretty cool phenomenon...
‘…the worst day of my professional life.’ – Matt Reed
Don Barone“Half my life is in books’ written pages…” Dateline: Your Inner Voice “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”~Henry David Thoreau “You okay?” Elite angler Matt...
The importance of confidence
Alton JonesIt always feels really good coming off a good tournament performance like my 18th-place finish at last week’s Elite Series event on Bull Shoals and Norfork, but it’s even more...
How I’ll fish Lake Wheeler
Brandon LesterWe’re back at it again this week with stop No. 4 of the Elite Series here on Lake Wheeler in Decatur, Ala. Before I get into what I think will...
Flipping mats, part 1
Greg HackneyFlipping mats is an important part of being a complete bass angler. Before we get into tackle and technique, though, we need to talk a little about what a mat...
Prop basics, part 2
John CrewsIn my last column we talked about the mechanics of props. This time we’ll talk about issues related to performance and safety. The elevation at which you run your boat...
