A spring like no other
Bryan BrasherFor the moment, we still have more important issues to ponder. Health issues. Economic issues. The issue of finally cranking up the tournament schedule again after the longest unplanned layoff...
Summer is grass dropping time
Matt HerrenOf all the seasons, summer and early fall are my favorites. I know this might sound crazy because of the boat traffic, the heat and the insects, but if you’re...
Why I Fish: Buddy Gross
Don Barone“I believe it is what I was put on this Earth to do.”— Buddy Dateline: Somewhere on the St. Lawrence “What’s normal anyways?”— Forrest Gump This is the exact moment Elite...
Taking care of our most precious resource
Chad MorgenthalerI have been fortunate to win two B.A.S.S. tournaments and qualify for six Bassmaster Classics, but one of the crowning achievements of my 17-year career as a full-time professional angler...
How I will fish the St. Lawrence River
Brandon LesterThis is my seventh year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, and this week is my fourth time competing on the St. Lawrence River. So I have some history here, but...
Gratitude in tough times
Brandon PalaniukAs I write this, we just got the word that the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Cayuga has been canceled. That’s disappointing for a variety of reasons, perhaps the least...
Key smallmouth structure in flowing water
Cory JohnstonThe next Bassmaster Elite Series stop happens to be my favorite fishery for tournaments. That’s right, the St. Lawrence River. So I’d like to dedicate this column to covering the...
The crankbait culture
Bernie SchultzI’m sure many of you are aware of the growing popularity of custom-made crankbaits. The trend seems to strengthen with each new season. Although the ways in which they are...
Be choosy about jig trailers
Gary ClouseLast month I talked about jig choices for various applications. Well, I’m just as fussy about my choice of trailers that I put on the backs of those jigs. I know...
When to replace fishing line
Scott MartinConsidering all the elements of your fishing equipment, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of making sure your fishing line is ready to perform at the highest level. When I’m...