The first walking surface lure
Bernie SchultzEditor’s note: Because of some newly acquired information, Bernie Schultz offers this revised version of the story, which first appeared a week ago. If you like to fish topwater lures,...
The all-in moment
James HallWhen rookie Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher noticed an old dredged-out barge canal on Google Earth the night before the St. Johns event started this past February, he shoved all...
Less is more
Gerald SwindleBack when I first started fishing for a living I could do three or four things pretty well. Now I can do a dozen things pretty well. But I’m not...
Use time off the water to ensure boating safety
Chad MorgenthalerAs an Elite Series pro, I’m often in a rush. We sometimes have back-to-back tournaments, or after a long stint on the road I just want to get home and...
Now’s the time to learn your local lakes
Chris ZaldainTrait and I are experiencing weird feelings right now. March and April are usually constant traveling and fishing for us, but not this year. We’re home doing the best we...
A simple line guide
Brandon CobbI’ve been thinking about a useful topic I could cover that would help recreational anglers sort through the complexities of modern bass fishing. I think line choice fit’s that bill....
A delayed homecoming for Buddy Gross
Pete RobbinsThe eventual tale of our collective COVID-19 lockdown may result in a form of Greek tragedy, but Georgia pro Buddy Gross is already living the mythological story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus,...
Learn the Neko rig
John CrewsIt’s properly called “neck-oh rig” as per the Japanese anglers who have brought it over to our country. I know that, but I still sometimes call it the “neek-oh rig.”...
Dave Precht, thank you
Don Barone“But me, I’m still on the road…” Dateline: 2007-2020 “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?”— T.S. Eliot Too many strangers were...
Time to stay calm
Bill LowenThere’s a lot of uncertainty in our country right now, and in the fishing industry. No one knows what the future holds except that we’ll be fine at some point....
