Wait and see on the urchin craze
Luke PalmerI’ll admit, I have not fully embraced the urchin bait craze. That’s because they don’t really fit my style, but I do think it’s incredible how a bait can become...
Heading up north
Bryant SmithIt won’t be long before I’m heading to Lake Champlain for the next Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event, and after several weeks off, I’m really looking forward to getting back...
Let the smallmouth fun begin!
Davy HiteWe’re coming off the longest Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series break of the year with no tournaments in July and headed north for one of my favorite times of the season. ...
St. Lawrence River, ICAST and a new tattoo
Cooper GallantI’ve been laser-focused on pre-fishing the St. Lawrence River before the cutoff. This is where the last Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season will take place, and I...
ICAST has changed a lot for me
Easton FothergillThis year was my third time attending ICAST, and I have to say the experience was a lot different than it was in 2024. The first time I attended the...
I’m an urchin believer
Greg HackneyThe urchin craze is alive and well – and for real. Admittedly, I was skeptical at first because it didn’t fit my style of power fishing. Initially, I thought it was...
Playing the probabilities
Kyle WelcherMany fishing fans know about my background as a professional poker player. It’s how I financed the start of my fishing career, but once I got to the Progressive Bassmaster...
Hugging a prehistoric monster
Cody MeyerI’ve been on a mission to catch a giant sturgeon since last October. That’s when anglers who target these Jurassic-looking fish told me they catch 7- to 9-footers from Idaho’s...
Urchin madness!
Gary ClouseIf you’re a bass angler who hasn’t heard about the urchin craze, you may be living under a rock. Those goofy-looking lures are dominating conversations and some tournaments. The recent ICAST...
A Nutty story, indeed!
Thom AbrahamHow did 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour champion Dylan Nutt get his start in bass fishing?
