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...

Without a doubt, 2016 ranks among the most memorable of the Bassmaster Elite Series seasons … for many reasons. Not only did it provide many exciting moments, there were some unexpected surprises...

When I began my career in professional fishing, there was no such thing as GPS. And “networking” was something we did at the local tackle shop or hotel parking lot among other competitors.Clearly,...

Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the Bassmaster Elite Series’ “no-information rule” [Official Rules of Competition C3(i)]. It is a restriction intended to level the playing field for all...

Imagine where the careers of Kevin VanDam, David Fritts or Brandon Palaniuk might be if crankbaits didn’t exist? Clearly, all three would have won fewer titles and a whole lot less money.Think...

For any tournament angler, it’s the sickest feeling in the world: trying to compete without a clue. You’ve tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to work.You’re exposed, vulnerable …...

It’s late May and just about everywhere below the Mason-Dixon Line, water temperatures are beginning to soar. Add to that the fact that post-spawn bass are at their weakest, and we have a recipe...

I’m often asked how I choose the right topwater lure for a given situation, and that’s a tough question. There are so many variables to consider – the weather, water color, type of cover. The list...