Going down swinging!
Bernie SchultzBy the time you see this, the Northern Swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series will be underway. And with only two events remaining, the season is near its end. Our...
My mindset going north
Bryant SmithAs the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season wraps up with our final two events in August, I’m sitting in a good position in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year...
Packing to close out the season up north
Keith CombsWith a big gap between Lake Tenkiller and our final two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, I had plenty of time to pack up my truck and boat. That’s good,...
Ready to roll north
Lee LivesayTournament fishing has its ups and downs, but when I look at 2025, I’ve really had one of the best years of my life, fishing-wise. And I’m not just talking...
Bling sells in baits and boats
Gary ClouseThis is the time of year when you see a lot of new products rolled out for anglers. Here’s the thing – they all sell at least one time. Anglers...
Elite Analysis – Headed to Lake St. Clair
Pete RobbinsTired of dice baits yet? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is we can get back to tournament coverage, as the Progressive Bassmaster...
Attending ICAST from South Africa
Chris ZaldainFor the first time in my 14 years as a professional bass angler, I did not attend ICAST — the fishing industry’s amazing trade show. I just returned from South...
My three-step tournament preparation process
Michael IaconelliI had planned to go straight from working at ICAST to the Bassmaster Open on the Upper Chesapeake River. That changed after my son, Vegas, qualified for the Bassmaster Junior...
New baits from ICAST 2025 worth a look
Greg HackneyI’ve seen a lot of new product introductions over the years, but I can’t remember being this excited about the lures that Strike King has rolled out for 2026. There...
Bogeys, baits and a family affair
Davy HiteI just got home from ICAST and am ready to go to work at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake St. Clair. Working the tackle show is grueling, but it’s also...
