What the Classic means: Brandon Lester
There’s no doubt that the Bassmaster Classic is the most prestigious fishing tournament in the world. It’s held in such high regard, in fact, that to paraphrase some of the...
Reflecting on St. Johns
I finished up the St. Johns late Sunday and just finished day 1 of practice of Lake Lanier. We didn’t pull out of Palatka until about 7:30 Sunday night, then...
Three big inspirations
“Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams. That’s what the Elite Series represents to not only these pros, but to any angler …” Drew Cook took a shot to the face...
Attend the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk
The Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk comes to Birmingham, Ala., and Lake Guntersville March 6-8, 2020! For maps and directions to the BJCC, click here. For a...
That big bass thing I talked about
Those of you who follow this column know I wrote a giant bass piece in late January. In fact, I wrote a column about how tough it is to catch a...
Academy discount program benefits Wren High School anglers
When the Wren High School Fishing Team takes to the water in the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Eastern Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors at Lake Hartwell...
Classic adds to Thompson-Boling’s rich history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On March 15-17, Thompson-Boling Arena will serve as the weigh-in site for the annual celebration of bass fishing excellence known as the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by...
Getting in gear
I use reels that have different gear ratios to help me overcome the diverse fishing situations I face on the Bassmaster Elite Series. I keep several spare baitcasting and spinning...
Classic week offers fun things in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In two weeks, bass fishing fans from across the world will descend on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tenn., for the 49th Annual GEICO...
Why flat-sided crankbaits catch bass
I was asked recently by a recreational angler why he seems to catch more bass on flat-sided crankbaits than on ones that are more round bodied. The answer to that...
