The aughts and ESPN
Late in 1999, two topics came up in frequent conversation: the “Y2K” problem, and what to call the decade of 2000-2009. Some feared the global economy would crash because computer...
Fishing Texas
I’m writing this a few days before the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Regardless of how I do in that event I want to...
‘You might want to take up golf again’
“You might want to take up golf again.” That was my wife’s advice after my terrible showing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open at Lake Norman. If you...
Gear
Roy and Covercraft announce partnership
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. – Covercraft announced a partnership with Bassmaster Elite Series angler Bradley Roy. The nine-year pro from Lancaster, Ky., is currently leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year...
Classic berth, big payday set for Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest
JONESTOWN, Texas — There is certainly no shortage of storylines for this year’s Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Lake Travis. The tournament, which is scheduled...
50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. pioneer: Helen Sevier
B.A.S.S. had 9,000 members in July 1970 when Ray Scott called on business acquaintance Morris Dees, who ran a successful direct marketing business in Montgomery, Ala. Scott knew nothing about...
Fantasy Fishing: Don’t only bank on Texas anglers
The area around Austin, Texas, is known for a lot of things. Great music, outstanding food, weird people (they have their own slogan: Keep Austin Weird) and great bass fishing....
McClelland and VanDam feel at home on Lake Travis
Tuesday morning marked the start of the second very long hot practice day on Lake Travis for the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife. Two of pro...
Elite young guns
When I began my career as a professional angler, I was in my 20s. That was a long time ago, and I’ve witnessed many changes in the sport since then....
Working as a team
Many times, throughout an Elite Series season another line in the water would come in handy. In the Elites we are fishing alone and are limited by rule to only...
