Son of the bay
“These have been the best three years of my life,” said Dylan Schmitt, referring to the time he’s spent helping out as a mate on his father’s Chesapeake Bay charter...
Day on the Lake: Keith Combs
See the latest Day on the Lake feature with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Combs.
Unlock the Lake: Suspended spotted bass at Smith Lake
In the Humminbird Unlock the Lake at the seventh stop of the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season we take a look at a few of the top competitors at Smith...
Staying busy during summer break
It’s nice to be home for a month or so after a string of decent Bassmaster Elite Series events. With only two tournaments left, I’m 17th in the Progressive Bassmaster...
My Finest Hour: Gross gains growth with major strategy change
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance.
ICAST and the final two Elites
It’s the week of ICAST in Orlando, and last week I was enjoying a family vacation in the Caribbean. But, after I finish my duties at ICAST, I’ll need to...
Rebounding from a bad event
Now that we have the southern Elite events wrapped up, I’m taking a look at my season before we head up north for the final two events. All things considered,...
Cifuentes reflects on Nixon’s legacy
How generational wisdom shared by seasoned anglers with rookies can lay a foundation for their success.
I suspect being 19 wasn’t easy for you either
I sat down today with intentions of listing and apologizing for all the mistakes I made back when I was 19 years old. But then it dawned on me that...
1-Minute Angler: Shryock’s DIY padded terminal box
This hack protects painted terminal rigs like ned head jigs from damage. It’s easy to make. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Hunter Shryock demonstrates how to make it.
