Keeping bass alive
Gary ClouseNothing breaks an angler’s heart more than to lift the livewell and find dead bass. Sometimes it can be a matter of a fish that was hooked deeply or simply...
Analyzing the prespawn
Bill LowenThe first thing we need to do when we analyze the prespawn is to understand when it happens, what it is and how it works. Let’s begin by thinking about...
Tackle systems: Playing fish
Bernie SchultzI’ve been fishing for bass and inshore saltwater species my entire life, and it’s amazing how many similarities there are between the two. Snook, redfish, even young tarpon share habits...
Surviving Florida and looking forward
Keith CombsWith two regular season Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments done, I can honestly say that it’s a relief to escape Florida without a major stumble. It’s not that Florida hasn’t been...
Creating a new bass jig, part 2
John CrewsOK, last time we talked about making a jig in general terms. This time we’ll talk about the details of making the Mini Flip — from the beginning. There are...
Use common sense fishing in bad weather
Mark MenendezRecently I’ve seen things on the water that concern me, and they’ve reminded me of things I’ve seen in the past. Catching fish is important. That’s how I earn my...
I want another Classic win
Jason ChristieAs I waited to weigh in on Championship Sunday of the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk on Lake Hartwell, I heard Stetson Blaylock and Kyle...
Fortune favors the brave
Chris ZaldainAs you might expect I’ve been thinking a lot about the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk and what it would take to win it. Actually...
Now’s the time
Jason ChristieIf you want a lifetime best bass, one you can brag about around the dock or the fish camp, there’s no better time than right now to try to catch...
It’s a great week!
Greg HackneyThis is about as good a week as I’ve had in a long while. You know, when I left B.A.S.S., the one thing I missed the most was the Classic....
