My Finest Hour: Solid game plan carries Marks to Hartwell victory
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 Paul Marks.
Do-Overs: Palaniuk realizes a critical decision cost him a big opportunity
Event: Lay Lake 2023 What I faced: With the mid-March event bringing warm, stable conditions, Palaniuk found a diverse array of options. He would directly leverage some while indirectly benefiting from others....
Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound set for dynamic Elite Series return
Could the 2026 Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound be even better than the record-setting 2025 event?
Tweaking tackle for success
It’s easy to get overly focused on one presentation that may be working and overlook small tweaks that can add a few more fish to the livewell. My mind is...
Urchin uproar with Brandon Palaniuk
If you tuned into live coverage of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes, you were witness to something special. More than an impressive parade of heavyweight...
Catching up before Pasquotank River
Since fishing the Progress Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Santee Cooper Lakes, I’ve been hanging at a buddy’s house in South Carolina editing some of the tournament videos I post...
Greg Hackney demos Lowrance C-Map mapping
Watch how Bassmaster Elite pro Greg Hackney customizes his C-Map mapping for specific lakes and fishing conditions to maximize his bite potential.
Adjusting with changing water levels
Normally, by late May, Oklahoma should be well into the hot weather, even though summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21. It just started warming up the last couple of...
Fishing the way I like
Wrapping up the ‘South Carolina Swing’ with two strong finishes was very encouraging. I also enjoyed the fact that both events allowed me to fish the way I like to...
Cobb shares his favorite worm ‘tricks’
Any lake, any day, Brandon Cobb’s a serious contender, largely because the South Carolina pro always has a few tricks up his sleeve. Or, at least in his tacklebox. Fact...
