Bass Wars

Avoiding the crowds on Memorial Day

May 30, 2012

As recreational boating ramps up for the summer holidays, here are a few tips to help you enjoy a peaceful day of fishing on your local waters.

It’s about our future

May 23, 2012

Last week I decided to head out to the Mississippi River for a little scouting before it went off-limits for the Mississippi River Rumble in June.

A great Steve Kennedy story

May 16, 2012

Steve Kennedy's crazy weekend, and what makes me think he's one of the best not just in our sport, but in life.

Long-lining?

May 9, 2012

I thought I’d seen it all. I’ve been around bass fishing for decades, at the highest levels. And yet, when this year’s Douglas Lake Challenge came along I saw something new. It’s called long-lining.

Elite No. 4

May 2, 2012

We’re out practicing for tournament No. 4 in the 2012 Elite Series season. I’m kind of excited about this one, although I think it might be a little tough.

It’s why I fish

Apr 25, 2012

I’ve been asked a thousand times why I fish. I’ve never had a standard answer. My motives change from time to time. All that might have changed this past week, however.

Rick Clunn: A living legend

Apr 18, 2012

Rick Clunn is one of the living legends of our sport. And anyone who thought time had passed him by, or that he’s from another age, got their eyes opened this past weekend.

The ones that got away

Apr 11, 2012

Several weeks ago I wrote a column about a big fish that didn’t get away. This week I’m going to have to write one about a big fish — several, actually — that did get away.

I’m back

Apr 4, 2012

Let me start off by saying thanks to everyone who expressed their support for me and my career after last Wednesday’s post. Let me assure all of you that I’m not going anywhere.

I can do better

Mar 28, 2012

OK, let’s face it; my Florida tournament performance was horrible. I don’t know what’s wrong but whatever it is, it’s beginning to take a toll on me.

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