A legend has left us
Jeff GustafsonWhen I heard the news that angling legend Ron Lindner has passed on earlier this week it broke my heart. I consider myself very fortunate to have crossed paths with...
Giving thanks for the little things
Don Barone“And when the broken hearted people…” Dateline: The Farmington River “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”— Kurt...
Leaves are falling and ducks are calling
John GarrettMy first year on the Bassmaster Open Eastern and Central tournament series is coming to an end. It was gut wrenching for me trying to decide whether to compete in the...
You get what you deserve
John CrewsDuring the 2020 season, I didn’t fish well enough to make the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk on Lake Ray Roberts. I wasn’t even close,...
Settling in at B.A.S.S.
Tommy WilliamsMost of you don’t know anything about me, so here goes … This is my first year fishing with B.A.S.S. I did fish one tournament back in 1996 and another...
Coping with goofy fall fishing
Mark ZonaMy experience with covering Bassmaster tournaments on the same lakes for decades has enabled me to predict which areas of the lake will produce, the dominant technique that will be...
Lessons of the fall
Bryan BrasherFor decades, savvy bass anglers have looked forward to fall as that magical time of year when bass become more and more vulnerable as they begin feeding up for a...
No shame in junk fishing
Scott MartinWhen we use the term “junk fishing,” it’s not a bad thing. The fact is, there are times when you just can’t get dialed in on a particular pattern. When...
Making the best of the unexpected
Chad MorgenthalerAs I finally get a chance to catch my breath after the Bassmaster Elite Series fall run and think about my 2020 season, I am thankful for the way it...
It was a good year
Clark WendlandtI started this year in a comfortable, if motivated, position. As many of you know last year was my first year with the Bassmaster Elite Series. I came over from...
