Fishing with the new governor of New York
Bernie SchultzThose of you who follow this column know my passion for New York fisheries. The state’s lakes and rivers are among my favorite places to fish for bass — both...
Late summer or early fall presentations
Mark MenendezIt won’t be long before the baitfish start moving into the creeks and shallows, if they haven’t already. The problem is that there are millions and millions of them for...
The season’s over but the work continues
Chris ZaldainOur 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season is in the books. I didn’t have a great year, but I did make the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by...
Not going anywhere
Jason ChristieThis was my year back. Overall, it was a good one. I finished 11th in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings so I have a spot in the 2022...
It’s all good
Bill LowenThe season is over for me. It could have been better, I suppose, but overall I can live with it. It’s a matter of the glass being half full as...
Consider lure performance when choosing line
Gary ClouseWe get a lot of questions about fishing line. Anglers want to know which is best to use – braid, fluorocarbon or mono. Each type has its benefits and fits well...
Hackney in a good place
Greg HackneyLast year was the toughest year for me professionally. Not all of it was fishing related, but that didn’t make it any easier. Now, however, I’m relaxed and in the...
Buy the right spinning reels
Patrick WaltersMy third Bassmaster Elite Series season has drawn to a close, and I’m still fishing with most of the same spinning reels that started off in my boat during my...
My unbelievable win
Bill PerkinsThis is unbelievable. I can’t really wrap my head around it. This was the first tournament I ever fished by myself as a boater. I have a wife, Alana, and...
Relieved and proud
Seth FeiderAs I write this, it’s been just a few days since they handed me the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy, and I haven’t had a chance to fully...
