Columnists

Modify your plastics

Greg Vinson

The array of plastics on the market these days is almost endless. They all have one thing in common, however. They’re made for a mass market. Sometimes we want something...

Need information? Ask the right questions

Greg Hackney

Let’s start with the obvious: “What are they biting?” You ask the question when you see several local anglers at the dock. That’s a place to begin but maybe not...

Taking a break from what you love

Casey Ashley

Every fishing season I have a set of goals that helps keep me focused and allows me to measure my performance. But, you know, I’ve found that it’s helpful to...

The first jerkbait

Bernie Schultz

When Lauri Rapala carved his first lure, it’s certain he had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of the angling world. He was simply trying...

Add ‘lipless’ to fall arsenal

Kevin VanDam

Once fall fishing moves out of the early funky period, bass anglers can enjoy some of the best action of the year. We’re already experiencing some of that in the...

Season wrap-up, almost

Randy Howell

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a little over a month since the season ended. We’ve not really had any “off season” yet, just no more tournaments. We’ve stayed exceptionally...

‘Boom-Boom’ or bust: Fred Roumbanis

Don Barone

“Celebrate the moment…” Dateline: Last chance “I blew it at AOY.”Fred Roumbanis “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.”~James Michener Always, aim higher, than the...

Looking forward, not back

Mark Davis

Well, after I wrote my last column I had a couple of better tournaments. It wasn’t anything to brag about, but at least I caught a few. My year ended...

Meticulous boat rigging

Jason Christie

Probably my biggest project for the off-season is rigging my new boat. It’s definitely a labor of love, but it’s also something I look forward to. I enjoy doing much...

Beware of shared information

Greg Hackney

A few weeks back I wrote about fishing Mille Lacs. Zackre Kiefer put a post up in the comments section saying there’s no bass, walleye or muskie in the lake....