How pre-practice makes me a better angler
Aaron MartensWhen I talk about pre-practice, I am talking about trips to lakes on the Elite schedule before they go off-limits. These trips have been a very important part of my...
The working stiffs of St. Croix Rods
Don Barone“Working hard to make a living…” Dateline: Park Falls, Wisconsin Preface Upfront, full disclosure, open book so you know, if you look on the top and the sides of this...
Cherokee Lake a tough start for Elite Series
Pete RobbinsWelcome to 2017 and Elite Series season number 12. As a self-proclaimed superfan, I remain extremely excited to see how this one plays out, with a fresh slate of fresh...
SONAR in shallow water
Bill LowenIt won’t be long before we all start looking for our bass in the shallows. (I’m talking about water less than 5 feet deep.) And, some of us will be...
Are you properly ‘hooked’ up?
Kevin VanDamAs I explained last week, now is a good time to inventory your terminal tackle needs and get organized. We covered sinkers and what I carry in the previous blog,...
Lighten up this year
Ish MonroeI’m all about tackle. I love it. It gives me great pleasure to look at it, hold it up to the light and show it to my friends. It’s almost...
Back to bassin’
Jason ChristieNow that most folks have hung that new calendar, the reality of a new year generates a lot of emotions. For me, this is when I have the most excitement...
Thoughts on fishing the Classic
Alton Jones Jr.When I look back at 2016, there is absolutely no doubt that I have more than I ever thought I’d have to be thankful for. Qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite...
Hunting for that smell
Gerald SwindleAs most of you might know, I’m a fanatical deer hunter. Every winter I spend as much time as I possibly can walking in the woods or sitting in a...
I hosted a high school and college tournament
Brandon CardThis fall I was able to do something I have wanted to do since I qualified for the Bassmaster Elite Series. As the first Elite Series angler to come through the...
