On the Hook with Shelly Meister
After more than two decades in law enforcement, Shelly Meister is preparing for a new chapter—one that includes more time on the water, more custom rod building and plenty of new fishing adventures.
BassmastHER Profile: Kimberly Lester
A career in personal training blends professional goals with family dreams.
Land-bound and lovin’ it
Early exposure to fishing on foot launches a career with focused intent.
Fantasy Fishing: Age old battle at Champlain
Lake Champlain is arguably the most storied New York bass tournament venue and as far back as tournament records go, so does the question on whether Largemouth or Smallmouth will win the event.
Wait and see on the urchin craze
I’ll admit, I have not fully embraced the urchin bait craze. That’s because they don’t really fit my style, but I do think it’s incredible how a bait can become...
Fantasy Fishing: Everything good comes to an end
Two months have passed since the last day of Elite Series competition at the Pasquotank. Some pros have had their boats in the water nonstop, while others have allowed theirs...
Gear Review: Z-Man Evo Swim Jig
WHAT IS IT? Z-Man Evo Swim Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? Z-Man fortified this new swim jig with a custom heavy‑duty 5/0 black nickel needlepoint hook that’s beefy enough for...
Heading up north
It won’t be long before I’m heading to Lake Champlain for the next Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event, and after several weeks off, I’m really looking forward to getting back...
Six Decades In, Still Pushing Forward
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (August 3, 2026) – While the open-face spinning reel fundamentally changed modern angling, DAIWA spent the last six decades perfecting its engineering, durability, and performance boundaries. Today, that...
Vexus leader Daffron inspires high school bass fishing victory
Advertorial Content Tuesday and Friday night basketball games in Flippin, Ark., not only provide a break from the labors of building premium quality fishing boats and the winter doldrums, but...
