My boat swap process
Lee LivesayOne of the biggest offseason tasks I have to coordinate every year is my boat changeover. It’s a necessary part of being a professional angler, but it’s more involved than...
Why I’m starting a guiding service
Beau BrowningIt’s mid-December as I write this, and I’ve just spent a fantastic 60-degree day on Lake Ouachita, my home lake, with Jeremiah Kindy. Jeremiah won the Lake Ouachita Bassmaster Open...
My extra short offseason
Robert GeeYou hear professional anglers talk about their offseason, but this year, mine has been much shorter than normal. Last year, I had a longer offseason because I stopped fishing major...
Last day in the boat for 2025
Jeff GustafsonI don’t live in a convenient location to compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series. My hometown, Kenora, Ontario, is located a couple of hours north of the Minnesota border, nowhere...
Shimano’s Rod & Reel Tour
Bernie SchultzMany who follow the Bassmaster Elite Series believe our work is done once tournament season concludes, but that’s not the case. Not even close. For the anglers serious about making...
Fishing gifts for Christmas
Michael IaconelliI love family gatherings during the holiday season and getting in touch with the meaning of Christmas. When I was young, I also longed to receive gifts tied to fishing....
Fishing a warmer fall
Luke PalmerThis year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
How pros use December and January to prepare
Kyle PatrickPreparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
My favorite tackle to put on your Christmas list
Gary ClouseIf you’re like most anglers, you’re being asked, “What do you want for Christmas?” One thing I’ve learned over the years is to never answer that question generically. If you’re...
Simple adjustments make big differences on your electronics
Keith CombsI’ve spent a lot of time this offseason guiding anglers on Texas lakes. Some of them just want to go out and catch a bunch of fish, but lots of others want...
