Is it spring?
Mark MenendezIs it spring? That question isn’t as simple to answer as you might think. You see, fish don’t care about the calendar. They don’t have a clue about what month...
Randy Pierson: It takes a…Nation
Don Barone“Ooh, it really makes me wonder…” Dateline: Lake Hartwell “A little magic can take you a long way.”Roald Dahl It is said somewhere, least I hope it is so, that...
New B.A.S.S. slogan says it all: Dream big
Jon StewartIt’s been a while since I penned a column, but we recently unveiled a new B.A.S.S. slogan or mantra: Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams. And that got me thinking...
Seriously, Knoxville, thank you
Bryan BrasherMy history with the city of Knoxville, Tenn., goes back quite a ways. I saw the inside of Kneyland Stadium for the first time from the top of a gigantic...
Bass fishing about to explode
Matt HerrenAs I drove in the predawn hours last week on my way to the Lake Martin, I noticed my truck outside air temperature gauge was reading 35 degrees. I began...
Your crankbaits: Wood, plastic or composite
David FrittsThere are three basic materials from which crankbaits are made. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are my thoughts on them… Wood A good wood crankbait will catch a...
Opening day with Phil ‘Knucksie’ Niekro
Don Barone“Got a beat-up glove, a home-made bat…” Dateline: Opening Day #143 “You always get a special kick on opening day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward...
The thing about feathers
Drew BentonFrom time to time I’m asked about what I add to or take away from my lures. I don’t necessarily do a lot of either one of those things, but...
The stage to set the stage
John CrewsIn my last column I talked about how painful it would be not to fish the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. It was, but I have...
The 2019 Classic – emotion ruled the day
Pete RobbinsThe Bassmaster Classic is always a great event, but each iteration is great in different ways. After months of speculation about the Tennessee River, muted concerns about the departing anglers,...
