Digging deep into live sonar changes for 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today, B.A.S.S. made the announcement everyone has been waiting for: Live sonar will NOT be banned for the 2025 season. Instead, the anglers in the Bassmaster Elite...
Creating a balanced Elite Series schedule
There’s no debating the fact that live sonar, or forward-facing sonar as it’s often referred to, has had an impact on the Bassmaster Elite Series and how events are playing...
Why the new standardization rules?
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” — Prominent author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell. As B.A.S.S. announces a new standardization of equipment initiative for Bassmaster Elite Series competition, anglers...
2025 Rule Change: Limiting Elites to one electric motor
One trend we have seen on the Bassmaster Elite Series over the past couple of seasons is the addition of electric motors mounted to shallow water anchors. Many anglers saw...
Winning AOY was a huge relief
After finishing second in 2021 and third in 2022, it felt like the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award might never come my way. I’d had my shots, but...
Don’t let the old techniques die
Forward-facing sonar has become a must on the tournament scene lately, but I want to make sure the traditional techniques don’t get left behind. When it comes to the most exciting fishing techniques, flipping and pitching definitely...
Palaniuk’s big water tactics
Watch how Bassmaster Elite pro Brandon Palaniuk uses the power and technology of the Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST to harness big water and stay focused on bass fishing.
Dealing with demons and a weird season
Well, I just wrapped up my 20th Bassmaster season. I have to admit, it wasn’t my worst season but it was my hardest, mentally. The good news is I made...
Bait modifications and projects
Now that the season is behind us, I get to focus on cleaning up my gear, filming my Mark Menendez Bass TV show and playing with tackle. Like many of you, I find playing with...
