Members Only
Silent vs. rattling crankbaits
The emerging popularity of silent crankbaits should come as no surprise to those of us who recall the 1960s, when you couldn’t find a rattling bait on tackle shelves. That...
Member How-To
Members Only
Backwater dynamics
The term dynamics refers to change and variation, particularly within driving or motivating forces. It’s used a lot in the business world to describe market changes and corporate growth (or...
Members Only
Balancing different rod lengths
The cornerstone for accuracy and minimal backlashes with baitcasting tackle is a balanced outfit that matches the lure you’re casting. Given today’s myriad bass baits and techniques, this balancing act...
Members Only
Simplified techniques to catch more bass
Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., returned to the Elite Series in 2015 from a two-year hiatus after his beloved wife, Donna, lost her battle with cancer. He made the money...
Members Only
Different applications for soft stickbaits
Fred Roumbanis may reside in Oklahoma, but he remains the consummate Western pro. He was front and center when the influential waves of Japanese bait designs and presentations followed the...
Members Only
The rise of the magnum flutter spoon
The crash of a large skipjack herring leaping clear of a 5-pound largemouth caught the angler’s attention, and the wheels began to turn. It was the summer of 2013; Ben...
Members Only
Pro dropshotting tips
Count Brett Hite among the original power trio who pushed the drop shot to national prominence. Hite, along with fellow Western pros Aaron Martens and Kota Kiriyama, embraced the new...
Members Only
Fishing in a crowd
Pro fishing is a changed sport. A decade or so ago, pros could generally get an area to themselves. There’d be overlap, of course, and some on-the-water antics once in...
Members Only
Fishing a chatterbait deep
When B.A.S.S. members think about throwing a bladed jig, such as a Z-Man ChatterBait, they’re probably thinking about shallow water, weeds and cover. Fred Roumbanis is a bit different. He’s...
Members Only
Kicker strategies
Back in the days of the Bassmaster Invitationals, if you sacked a state limit every day during the qualifying tournaments, you were practically assured a Bassmaster Classic berth. This is...
