This year’s northern swing

Usually, when the Bassmaster Elite schedule shifts to the northern swing, I make a pretty substantial swap in tackle. I’ll take out most of my shallow water largemouth bass stuff...

Five down, four to go

“To everything…”  Dateline: La Crosse  “When I race my mind is full of doubts, who will finish second, who will finish third.”Noureddine Morceli1996 Olympic Gold Medalist1,500 meters I don’t fancy...

Lake Okeechobee in crisis

WASHINGTON — The term “Lake Okeechobee” stirs memories in anyone who’s ever made a cast with bass tackle. Whether it’s the memory of B.A.S.S. legend Roland Martin landing a monster...

Aaron Martens names new title sponsor

Aaron Martens announced “DUO” as his new title sponsor. DUO International, a major player in his endorsement portfolio, increased its collaboration between Angler and its R&D team.  “It’s the right fit...

A father’s take on competition

I have been a full-time professional bass angler since I was 33 years old. My profession is competitive fishing. My job is to compete. My two daughters, Lilly and Olivia,...

Conservation News

Tagged bass survives Niagara Falls

Editor’s Note: The Buffalo News reported an angler caught his fifth tagged smallmouth bass on the Niagara River during a tournament. Tagging studies are usually done to provide biologists with data...

Elites descend on Mississippi River this week

LA CROSSE, Wis. — Anglers who have fished the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Mississippi River will tell you that the so-called “postspawn funk” is a very real...

Conservation News

Group holding benefit tournament for LA fishing rights

The Louisiana Sportsmen’s Coalition is holding a bass fishing tournament on July 21, and all money raised will benefit the Louisiana Sportsmen’s Coalition in their fight to help keep the state’s...

Gear

Gear Review: Shady Rays X Series

What is it? Shady Rays X Series sunglasses What sets it apart? Shady Rays is an Independent, American-owned Sunglasses Company that builds HD Polarized shades featuring durable construction. All styles...

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