Columnists

Why I fish a few Opens every year

Jordan Lee

Some Bassmaster Elite Series pros fish the Opens, some don’t. It can be looked at from both sides of the table. Personally, I see it as an opportunity to strengthen...

The family, of us: Bob Simons

Don Barone

“Brother, let me be your fortress…” Dateline: Rocky Hill, CT “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.”~Mother Teresa If...

Fishing the Classic with my son

Alton Jones

I’m very proud of my son, Alton Jones Jr., but his recent win at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River is only part of that...

The Atchafalaya Basin, part 1

Greg Hackney

The last Central Open is coming up at the end of the month. It’s on the Atchafalaya Basin, one of the most interesting fisheries in the United States. It deserves...

I’m still learning

Matt Lee

Let’s face the facts. This has been a tough year for me. I ended up finishing 82nd in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. You can’t even see...

The Neko rig in detail

John Crews

In our last column we talked about using big plastic baits to catch bass big and small. Without a doubt they do that. But, like any fishing technique or presentation,...

My favorite fall presentations

Casey Ashley

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to fish because of the opportunity to catch big bass. Coming off of summer, everything is starting to cool off...

Topwater lures for super skinny water

Bill Lowen

Now’s the time when you can catch bass in water that’s less than 2 feet deep, and one of the best ways to do that is with a topwater bait....

Time for family and deer hunting

Jason Christie

With another season of Bassmaster Elite Series competition in the rearview mirror, I have entertained thoughts of the 2017 season. Especially since I qualified for the Bassmaster Classic. But, as...

Crank up those transitional bass

Kevin VanDam

This is the time of year when fishing in the areas of the lake where you were catching them last month has kinda petered out. That’s because we’re headed into...