Working with outdoor media
Keith CombsJust prior to the start of practice for the St. Johns River Elite I joined some of my colleagues from Shimano at Bienville Planation for a gathering of pros, writers...
The growing threat of hypocrisy in bass fishing
Bryan BrasherIn a wonderful piece published last month on Bassmaster.com, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland detailed what he believes are the five biggest threats to the future of bass fishing. Being...
Putting in the work
Darold GleasonFaith — that’s the word I use to describe my outlook for the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season. It’s faith in what’s ahead and what’s coming. Fishing is no different...
Momentum is big
Hank CherryI think momentum is big in all sports and not because it’s some magical thing. I think it can give somebody self confidence to do what they’re doing, and if...
It was finally my time
Brandon LesterThroughout my professional career fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bassmaster Opens, I’ve been close to winning so many times. I have 20-something top 10 finishes. I have finished...
So you want to fish the St. Johns River?
Mark MenendezThere are only a handful of legendary bass destinations in the country. True, there are hundreds of places to go fishing, but only some of them have earned the magical...
The owl and the mouse
Rick ClunnWhen I went to survival school a few years ago, I shared my knowledge with the group about bass fishing. At one point, an old Apache Indian told me I...
Rigging my boat
Jeff GustafsonFor many of us that fish the Bassmaster Elite Series, January is a busy month as we prepare for a new fishing season. In addition to booking places to stay,...
Focus and fish hard
Scott MartinThe new Bassmaster Elite Series season starts soon, so it’s time to put on the game face. A new year brings a lot of opportunity, but you have to do...
A punch in the mouth
Chris ZaldainMike Tyson famously once said, “Everyone has a plan, till they get punched in the mouth.” Well, our industry — and the country in general — has been punched in...
