Getting in the Christmas spirit
Lee LivesayI’ve always enjoyed Christmas, but having a 2 1/2 year old has taken it to a whole new level. This is my daughter Lane’s third Christmas, but it’s the first...
Offseason fun with birds
Bill LowenIt’s my favorite time of the year – time to go duck hunting. I took my buddy Brannon, my son Fischer and my nephew Hunter to North Dakota. We hooked...
Seeing is believing
Gary ClouseThere’s no question that today’s sensitive rods, incredible fishing lines and detailed lures — when used properly — will make you a better angler. But sometimes the difference maker is...
Focused on the Classic
Chris ZaldainIt’s late November, and I’m home in northern Texas. We’re finally getting cooler weather and dropping water temperatures on our reservoirs. These changes have me intensely focused on Lake Ray...
What I’m thankful for
Joey Cifuentes IIII’ve been very open about the fact that my 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was disappointing. With the exception of a top 20 at Lake Champlain, I had very poor...
Critical adjustments to changing fall conditions
Scott MartinDuring late fall in the Southeast, the most important thing to consider is water temperature. That will dictate your approach because fish behavior changes dramatically with these changing conditions. It...
Another amazing trip to Down Under
Jeff GustafsonNo matter what level you compete at, if you enjoy fishing tournaments of any kind, you probably appreciate the camaraderie and friendships you develop with your like-minded competitors. I have...
Beware the wannabes
Bryan BrasherA while back a good friend of mine named Robert Callaway told me a story about his time in the U.S. Army when he had an encounter with a gang...
Bank on a $45,000 profit
Greg HackneyWhen B.A.S.S. announced the new “no entry fee” change for the Bassmaster Elite Series next season, I looked at it for a couple of days and let it soak in...
Excited for 2025 change
Lee LivesayA lot of my fellow competitors first heard about the news of no entry fees for the 2025 Elite Series through the email from B.A.S.S., but the way I found...
