How-To

Confronting the cold

Cooperative and kind, moody and temperamental, straight-up bad hair day. Sure, we could be describing a teenager’s dynamically fluctuating dispositions, but we’re actually talking about fourth-quarter weather — specifically that...

Do something that really matters this holiday season

This is the time of the year when we give thanks for our blessings and buy gifts for those we love and care about. I’ll do those things, for sure,...

Daily Limit: Scott ‘sure will miss’ Bush

President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday night at the age of 94, held a lifelong love of fishing, and he was fondly remembered by many in the industry, including...

Pursuit Channel to air The Bassmasters and other B.A.S.S. programming in 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fans of the long-running The Bassmasters TV show will have more opportunities to watch their favorite fishing program thanks to a new multi-year agreement between B.A.S.S. and the Pursuit...

Planning for success

Compared to my rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series last year, I’m way ahead of schedule with my tournament preparation for 2019. I used to be a terrible planner,...

Final Classic berth on the line at Team Championship

LEESBURG, Fla. — The 2018 B.A.S.S. tournament schedule that began in January and crisscrossed the country through 17 states over 10 months will reach its conclusion with the Bassmaster Team...

It’s cold … slow down

You can catch a bass almost anytime, and anytime includes winter. But, you’ll have more success if you keep some things in mind. Proper bait movement is where it starts....

Getting a new boat

This is the time of year when I look forward to getting a new boat and if all goes as planned, I should have my Phoenix 20PHX with a 250...

Prime winter fishing at Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake

As the weather ranges from chilled to frigid, it’s a great time as any to visit the largest natural lake in Tennessee located in Tiptonville, about two hours north of...

How-To

Lipless crankbaits for winter bass

Most weekend anglers use lipless crankbaits like the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, Lucky Craft LVR and Strike King Red Eye Shad mainly when targeting active bass during spring and fall. But...