The ability to adapt
Darold GleasonWith the St. Lawrence River kicking off the Elite Series’ 2022 Northern Swing, it’s given me an opportunity to consider a key element of a professional fisherman’s career — adaptation....
My boat checklist for big water
Chris ZaldainThe final events for the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season are at hand. That means we’re heading north, smallmouth are in play and we’ll be fishing on inland seas. This...
Smallmouth magic is real
Taku ItoWhen I first came to the United States from Japan, the only things I knew about smallmouth were what I’d read in magazines and seen in videos. I was aware...
Winning in front of family
Casey SmithWinning the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at Oneida Lake presented by Mossy Oak Fishing on my home lake and in front of my family and friends is a feeling...
St. Lawrence: Maybe the best fishery on the schedule
Keith CombsWhen the Bassmaster Elite Series schedule comes out each year, one of the first things I do is look to see if the St. Lawrence River is included, and then...
Willing to learn
Mark MenendezAs I’m getting ready for my drive north to the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River, I’m reflecting about what I’ve done during our break since...
Ready for a fresh start in New York
Brock MosleyIt has been a frustrating Bassmaster Elite Series season for me so far, with the occasional bright spot mixed in with a lot of disappointments. The crazy thing is I...
Fatherhood and fishing
Brandon PalaniukIt’s been just about a month since my wife, Tiff, gave birth to Kora. While the learning curve has been steep, I feel like we’ve taken it in stride because...
Lesson learned on St. Lawrence
Justin AtkinsWe hear a lot about the mental part of professional fishing, and I can tell you that this is definitely true. That’s why I’m looking forward to our next tournament,...
Turning Japanese
Bryan BrasherI’ve covered a lot of major sporting events through the years, from the World Series to college football national championship games. So, it says a lot that I consider Bassmaster...
