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Think fast and small this fall

Chris Zaldain

The last few days have been busy. I’ve been getting my boat ready for the new owner. A part of that is removing the waypoints from my electronics. That got...

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The Mercer effect

Bryan Brasher

The people I work with here in the office at B.A.S.S. have heard me talk a lot about a good friend named Beau Partee. He sounds a little like an...

I was wrong

James Hall

The secret to the doughball was garlic. My brother and I spent countless hours on our grandparents’ boat dock staring at rod tips for the indication of a bite every...

Lessons learned as a Bassmaster

Gary Clouse

I fished my first Bassmaster event 40 years ago. It was an invitational at Lake of the Ozarks in which two pros were paired and shared the same boat. And...

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What am I seeing on my electronics?

John Crews

Technology on our bass boats has come a long way in the last number of years. I’m old enough to remember when side imaging was the hottest thing going. That...

Building friendships on tour

Clark Wendlandt

Competition has always been intense on the Bassmaster tournament trail, but that competition among anglers often leads to long-lasting friendships. Obviously, we’re all competing for the top prize, but the...

Gear

A season with MEGA Live

Jeff Gustafson

Obviously, qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic is a big deal. No doubt, the event is the highlight of the fishing season for anyone lucky enough to fish it. I was...

Gear

Tackle systems: A balance of power

Bernie Schultz

In competitive fishing, there is little room for error. Everything needs to be as precise as possible … especially when it comes to your equipment. With so many aspects of...

Tips for the frugal angler

Drew Cook

Things are getting better in our economy, but they’re still tough in some places. And, I’m a frugal guy. So I thought I’d write this column and give you some...

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Bad weather is your friend

Bill Lowen

Even though it’s fall on the calendar the weather is pretty good right now. That won’t last though. The tough stuff is on the way, and that’s bad news for...