Introducing fans of B.A.S.S. for 2018
Don Barone“Faithful friends…” Dateline: Christmas Eve 2017 “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.”– William James If you read this on Christmas Eve, I want you...
Our Christmas traditions
Jason ChristieI have a lot to be thankful for this Christmas, and I have to say that having my family together tops the list. My oldest daughter Aly went off to...
Dispelling cold-water myths, part 2
Kevin VanDamIn last week’s column, I offered the reasons I believe that water temperature is overrated when predicting activity levels in bass. Editor’s note: Read part 1. For years we’ve believed...
Going from Birmingham to Beijing
Randall TharpThe year is almost behind us and 2018 is quickly approaching. I didn’t add any hardware to the collection in 2017 and fell well short of the goals I had...
My Classic pre-practice
Casey AshleyIt’s already started — folks talking about my hometown advantage for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on Lake Hartwell. There’s no question, I do have...
Dispelling cold-water myths, part 1
Kevin VanDamIt’s wintertime here in Michigan, and I’ve been very busy preparing for next season. I’m gathering up my new equipment, jerseys and tackle. And with winter’s cold weather comes ice...
Why I never stop fishing
Jordan LeeA lot of the guys take time off from fishing after the Bassmaster Elite Series is over for the year. That works for them, some are the best in the...
Cold water crankin’
David FrittsIt’s finally getting cold. Water temperatures are dropping everywhere, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your crankin’ stick. Some of my better crankbait catches have come when...
Feel is a big deal
Ish MonroeI just returned from a short saltwater fishing trip off the coast of San Diego. I’ve gotten more serious about my saltwater fishing over the last couple of years, ever...
My 2017: The elephant in the room
Jared LintnerWhen you finish 82nd in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings after qualifying for four GEICO Bassmaster Classics in the previous six seasons, your friends and sponsors have...
