Anglers looking to connect with big bites in Bassmaster Elite at ‘Tenn-Tom’
It’s all about connectivity. That’s the name of the game for a unique fishery, as well as those who’ll compete there during the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Prespawn cold fronts — the fallback plan
Party pooper, killjoy, Debbie Downer — late season cold fronts deserve such disdainful monikers because they’ll put the kibosh on the prespawn action. Bummer, for sure, but chin up; the...
My growning up season
I’ve always followed professional fishing as a fan and a competitor. I’ll never forget watching KVD on television when he won the 2011 Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta in...
Thank God for AFTCO
I learned something at the first two events of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season … they were cold! Well, Guntersville was especially cold, and if it wasn’t for my...
Lake Martin set up perfectly for me
Winning a Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event is something I have always dreamed about doing, and achieving that goal at the Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin was amazing. Now...
Top Tackle: Palmer’s go-to jigs for the spring
In this Top Tackle video, Luke Palmer goes through two jigs he keeps ready all year, but especially in the spring. One jig he opts for in cooler water and...
Gambling on myself
Looking back over February’s Alabama Swing, the Elite season obviously didn’t start the way I wanted it to. Even so, I was able to take some encouragement from both of...
Last-minute heroics
After finishing 30th at Lake Guntersville and 22nd at Lake Martin, I’m 13th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. It’s a lot easier to keep the momentum...
My Finest Hour: Browning’s commitment overcomes moody Norfork for College Series win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Beau Browning.
