I love living in Mississippi, but one of the things I like the most — hunting — has me a little behind in my preparation for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series. Don’t worry, I’ll get caught up in...
A lot of anglers don’t think about a drop-shot rig when the water’s cold. That’s too bad because late winter and early spring are good times to use this technique. The bass tend to be deep, and...
Each year, pro anglers make a move to newer boats, but not always because we choose to. It’s more because we’re expected to.Our sponsors want us showcasing their latest products. That includes boat...
This week officially kicks off the 2019 Bassmaster season with the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla. I’ve had a great “offseason,” but I’m ready to...
Choosing which crankbait to throw on any given day is part science and part art. Regardless, there are some basic rules — we’ll talk about them in this column — that should govern your selection....
You hear it all the time: Smallies are nomadic. They move constantly, seemingly without reason or purpose. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. They’re difficult, if not impossible, to target or...
Every bass angler wants a giant. There’s something about that 10-pound mark that’ll set you apart from your buddies. But is it a realistic goal?The answer to that question is maybe. It depends on...
This time I’m going to cover a couple of things I do when I’m fishing that have helped me catch more bass. But before I get into them let’s go over the obvious. Every day on the water is...
As if fishing and competing against the best anglers in the world wasn’t hard enough for nine months of the year, the three-month off season isn’t any easier. Mastering the on-the-water aspect of...
The offseason has been filled with a lot of speculation and concerns about the impact of another professional bass fishing league on the sport.I’m about to begin my 45th season with B.A.S.S., and I...
