Tenkiller Elite fell into place
This has been an interesting year full of ups and downs and learning and second guessing and rethinking and … well, you see where I’m going with all of that. That...
Lake Tenkiller was refreshing
The Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Tenkiller was a good, old fashioned, shallow, power fishing beatdown. I wish I had finished better than 40th place, but the tournament was...
Outboard motor maintenance — a must!
Those of you who follow this column know I have represented Mercury Marine throughout my entire 50-year career. And from time to time, I’ve written about the care and maintenance...
Handling tough tournaments
My first visit to Lake Tenkiller Lake was not very productive, but it reinforced a truth that all anglers need to consider — fluctuating water presents a big disruption. It’ll...
Daily Limit: Welcher spins pair of Top 10s to get well
Round and round he goes … Kyle Welcher has spun all over the point standings in 2025, up and down and round and round. After consecutive Top 10 finishes, he’s...
Why real sponsorships start with relationships
In our little world of professional bass fishing, sponsorships are a lifeline. They fuel our seasons, fund our travel and often determine how far we can go in the sport....
Minn Kota Quest for the Catch: Schlapper at the Sabine River
Bassmaster Elite pro Pat Schlapper breaks down his winning tactics at the Sabine River while using the Minn Kota Quest.
Day on the lake: Logan Latuso
Learn how Elite Logan Latuso fares during one day fishing on a mystery lake.
Swindle’s Tenkiller turnaround
When the scales closed after Day 1 at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite on Lake Tenkiller, it looked as though perpetual fan favorite Gerald Swindle was on his way to a...