Preparing for home field advantage
The Bassmaster Elite Series is headed to Lake Seminole next season in late February, my home lake. And even though I know there are some advantages to having a big...
Lester on whitetail bucks and brushpile crappie
It’s fair to assume Brandon Lester might never want to put the baitcasting rods away this fall considering the magical roll his 2022 B.A.S.S season was on. The easy-going Tennessee...
‘I’m not done’ – Nixon returns to B.A.S.S. at long last
Sixteen years after his last Bassmaster Classic appearance, and more than two decades after he was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, 72-year-old Larry Nixon will make his...
Legendary angler and Bassmaster Classic champion Larry Nixon to fish Bassmaster Elites in 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bassmaster Classic champion and two-time Angler of the Year Larry Nixon will be among the Elite Series field when the 2023 season kicks off on Lake Okeechobee,...
First-year adjustments on the Elite Series
My rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series had some definite highs, including a third-place finish and plenty of Bassmaster LIVE time at the St. Johns River, but as a...
Rookie lessons learned, plans for next year
My whirlwind rookie season is over, and to tell you the truth, I am worn out. There were some tremendous highs and more lows than I wanted to experience, but...
Double shot of tournament triumph
Camaraderie, competitive drive, career-defining moments — tournament competition serves personal and professional goals, and winning ices the cake. Notching that W takes a lot of effort and good fortune, so...
Offseason rest and relaxation
It’s never too early to start preparing for the Bassmaster Classic, and as soon as I wrapped up my final tournament of the year — the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern...
