Is this the turning point for Kayak fishing?
Drew GregoryDoes anyone remember Bobby Murray? Murray won the inaugural Bassmaster Classic, which is seen now as the biggest stage in bass fishing. In hindsight, it could be looked upon as...
Ready for the Classic push
Cory JohnstonAs we head into the Northern Swing on the Elite Series, first we need deal with this little event called the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk....
Why I came back
Greg HackneyAs look at my first season back on the Bassmaster Elite Series after taking a couple years off, I definitely can’t complain. I’ve made the cut five times, finished in...
The benefits of a jackplate
Gary ClouseOne of the most frequently asked boating questions I get — and perhaps the least understood by bass anglers — is about jackplates. Most bass boats in today’s world are designed...
My first Bassmaster Classic
James HallIn 1999, I was working for Angler’s Choice. At that time, the company was a mini B.A.S.S. They held tournaments and had a magazine (which I edited) that went to...
‘Welcome to hard times …’
Destin DeMarion“Welcome to hard times, back again like it’s never been for the first time…” We just rolled back into town after a month and a half of burning up pavement...
The Bass of the Month Club
Don Barone“My late friend, Sam Ballou, went 38 years catching at least one bass every month consecutively. He caught one the month before he passed from cancer.”— Skip Walden(Currently at 13...
It’s about a career in bass fishing
Caleb KuphallWhat a week! It’s interesting when I look back on it. I had a pretty good lead the first day or two. A lot of people told me I was...
The Day 2 curse
Clark WendlandtIt doesn’t matter whether you’re fishing a two-day or four-day tournament, the second day of the event can be frustrating. Of course, there are exceptions, but oftentimes the second day...
In the Classic cut … so far
Scott MartinAs we head into the seventh event of my first season on the Bassmaster Elite Series, I feel good that I’m currently 25th in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
