AOY perspective: Spohrer refuses to bomb
Louisiana’s Gerald Spohrer goes into this month’s Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in 19th place after putting together a season that included four top 25 finishes and two...
Picking ‘Mount Bassmore’
OK, I admit it, I am a sucker for “Mount Rushmore” topics. Pick anything, and boil it down to just four. It’s not as easy as you think. The Mount...
AOY: The most respected title in fishing
Kevin VanDam has won the Bassmaster Classic four times during his illustrious career, and he remembers vivid details of each victory. It’s hard to forget 2001, after all, hoisting his...
Look around
“There are always some bass shallow.” You hear that all the time, and I can tell you it’s true. I’ve made my career with that in mind. At the same...
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
Opens profile: Palmer is better late
Freddy Palmer of Estill Springs, Tenn., has long wondered how he would fare against the world’s best bass anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He may be on the verge...
It’s a great time of year
I’ve had a phenomenal couple of weeks, going from catching giant smallmouth bass, both shallow and deep, to shooting doves with family and friends. I am still in awe of...
Taking care of our sport
If we were to evaluate the overall well-being of bass fishing right now the report would probably be a good one. This past Bassmaster Classic was the most-attended ever, and...
Bassmaster Open on Douglas Lake could be challenging
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — When it comes to the lakes operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, timing is usually vital to the quality of fishing. On Douglas Lake, in particular, “timing” can...
Gear
Gear Review: Z-Man CrossEye Jig
What is it? Z-Man CrossEye Jigs What sets it apart? Designed by Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Walker, Z-Man’s new jig family includes the Flipping Jig, which features a head...
The ‘bite getter’
If you followed the recent slugfest of a smallmouth bass derby better know as the Bassmaster Elite on the St. Lawrence River in New York two weeks ago, you probably...
