Bass Life

Adrian Smith: Iron Maiden’s compulsive angler

For more than 40 years, Iron Maiden has toured the globe with their brand of loud and theatrical heavy metal music. Today, the band is bigger than ever filling arenas...

Zaldaingerous: Homecoming for Trait

Trait Zaldain wraps up the season with a final shot at the 2021 Bassmaster Classic in her hometown of Fort Worth. It doesn’t go as planned, but the year ends...

The Ugly Stik World’s Largest Santa Claus Bass Tournament raises more than $15K

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 14, 2020) — The Ugly Stik World’s Largest Santa Claus Bass Tournament not only set a world record last weekend, it ensured that Christmas will be a reality...

Twiggs makes most of second chance

When a man suffers a life-threatening and life-altering injury, he can easily go down a dark path. He might lash out at the world and grow bitter and angry at...

Fishing — a safe haven during the pandemic

by Randy Zellers, Assistant Chief of Communications, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission LITTLE ROCK — In the face of a global pandemic, Arkansans rediscovered their bond with nature and enjoyed...

Zaldaingerous: Finale at Fork

Talley’s journey of joy, hope and sorrow

For most of us, our time on this earth is a journey of joy, hope and sorrow. As much as we’d like to, none of us can avoid the last...

Covid reminders for outdoorsmen

Hunting, fishing and boating have become major outlets for fun and relaxation in these tough days of COVID-19. The fresh air, the woods and the camaraderie make those sports so...

Zaldaingerous: Off the grid with Trait and friends

Chris Zaldain continues his Bassmaster Classic quest at the Santee Cooper Lakes in South Carolina, while Trait Zaldain joins friends for an autumn camping and float trip on a scenic...

Blaylock’s son shoves him into Lake Fork