The right choice
James HallI hate conundrums. Typically, when it comes to difficult decisions, I’m pretty stellar at making the wrong one. Actually, that may be my superpower. Still, that’s precisely what we were...
Preparing for tough tournaments
Darold GleasonIf it was always easy, it wouldn’t be fun. That’s something I tell myself often, and it’s definitely something I’ll be telling myself during this week’s the St. Croix Bassmaster...
Fishing my strengths at the Classic
JT ThompkinsI didn’t think I had a shot at winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at Upper Chesapeake Bay presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, but I knew I had a...
Sitting in the stands
Chris ZaldainNow that the Bassmaster Elite Series is over for the year I’m able to kind of sit back and truly be a fan of the sport. During the season I’m...
Looking back at 2022
Carl JocumsenWhen I look back at the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I have to say that, without winning an event, it was definitely my best year. It was my most...
Autumn’s bass bonanza, part 1
Michael IaconelliFall bass fishing can be phenomenal. There are two distinct periods you need to be aware of to take full advantage of it: the “fall feed” followed by the “fall...
Let’s talk openly
Bryan BrasherOne of the most popular topics of conversation at the annual ICAST fishing trade show back in July was the new format for the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by...
Advice for new anglers, part 1
Gary ClouseThere will be some new faces coming to the Bassmaster Elite roster from Opens and other B.A.S.S. platforms this fall. They will be experienced tournament anglers for sure, but they...
Our friend Fred
Bernie SchultzFishing — like life — is a learning process. And much of what we learn is through the guidance of others; people who impact our lives by giving us a...
Rivers make sense to me
Bryan SchmittWinning the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River was surreal. Sometimes you really know when you are about to win, but this one, nobody knew. Chris Johnston and...
