How-To

Trained for transition fishing

Change is good, they say, but that’s more than mere motivational mutterings; for a bass angler, transition areas often hold the juice. We’ll look at four to five examples of...

From high school to the Elites

On Dec. 1, 2018, I will host my annual High School and College Open bass tournament on Norris Lake in Tennessee. I figured it would be a good time to...

My Bassmaster Classics: I remember them all

I’m back home relaxing and thinking about the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on the Tennessee River. I’m going to be there! Fishing the Classic is...

Gear

Z-Man earns esteemed President’s Award

Ladson, S.C. – Pitman Creek Wholesale LLC recently presented Z-Man Fishing Products Inc. with its prestigious 2018 President’s Award. Announced during Pitman Creek’s annual fall dealer show, the President’s Award...

Fishing offshore is no big deal

Fishing offshore is no big deal, and there’s no reason to fear it, if you think right and do the right things.  When I said it’s no big deal I...

College, High School, Junior schedules announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Just when it seemed B.A.S.S. couldn’t possibly provide more competitive opportunities for anglers, the organization announced today that it will be adding a Junior Bassmaster Division to...

Day on the lake: Alton Jones Jr.

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. “Little Alton” Jones literally grew up on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail — his dad is veteran pro and 2006 Classic...

The versatile square bill crankbait

Squarebill crankbaits continue to gain popularity and for good reason – they flat catch fish. Initially, anglers categorized these diving plugs as baits for fishing dirty, shallow water and around...

Scouting Elite stops before off limits

Now that the tournament season is over I plan to scout some of the lakes I’ll be fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series next year before they become off limits....

Gear

Gear Review: Anglr Bullseye

What is it? Anglr Bullseye What sets it apart? Tech company Anglr recently released fishing trip tracking system using Bullseye — Bluetooth-enabled button that can be worn on a neck...

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