There is an indisputable truth in tournament fishing: No matter how many fish you catch or how big they are, if you can’t get them to the scales, they don’t count.That’s just how it is. And it...

This week, the nation’s best anglers will compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. For many, it will be their first or second time. And speaking from experience,...

I have a longtime friend named David Tanner. He’s a great guy. He was there when I fished my first club tournament, back in the 1970s.In a lot of ways, Tanner is your average red-blooded American...

When the swimbait revolution began in the late 1980s, the trend moved quickly toward larger profile bodies with exaggerated swimming actions. The belief was that bigger baits that swam hard would...

In our town, there’s only ever been one real tackle shop — The Tackle Box.I’ve shopped there for decades. Not so much for the selection — although it’s always been good — but more for the people...

Getting the most from your electronics can be challenging … even for a touring pro. With all of their built-in functions and display options, it’s easy to get confused.Just as it is with becoming a...

When Lauri Rapala carved his first lure, it’s certain he had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of the angling world. He was simply trying to create an effective way to catch more fish...