Avoiding ‘spin out’ on tournament days
Gary ClouseOne common trait among the top anglers in our sport is they maintain a cool head under duress when things don’t go well on the water. In other words, they...
Jesus, the greatest line trick of all time
Shaye BakerIf you’ve ever been hooked, the last phrase you want to hear or utter when first examining the incident is “past the barb.” As long as it’s not past the...
Someday, came
Don Barone“If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.” Orson Welles Dateline: Retirement…press play… It is very simply, time. Retirement was always just a...
Rigging and a little ‘me time’
Matt HerrenHey there, everyone, sorry that it’s been a while since my last blog. There’s been a lot going on. A couple of personal highlights since my last entry: I fished...
Lessons from legends: Aaron Martens
Bernie SchultzI’ve been writing this column for a long time. And many of you may think it comes easy for me. But it doesn’t, I assure you. At times, I struggle...
The concept of natural talent
Stetson BlaylockYou often hear about someone having natural talent. Not everyone will agree with me but I’m a firm believer in it. Some anglers have it, and some wish they had...
OK … who’s next?
Bryan BrasherWhen Seth Feider first came on the Bassmaster Elite Series scene back in 2015, he was a lanky, long-haired Northern outsider who, by his own admission, fished timidly in hopes...
Increase your value
Mark MenendezIt’s no secret that times are tough economically. Companies are having issues with inventory and the supply chain. Along with that there are more and more anglers competing for sponsorship...
Pokémon cards, princess dresses and YouTube crappie
Brandon LesterI guess you could say I’ve already received my best gift. Because as most every pro angler will tell you, the 15 to 20 weeks we spend away from our...
Choosing the correct flipping hook
Derek HudnallBefore we get into the details of picking a flipping hook I want to say something about fishing in general. Be methodical when you change something, and something means anything...
