That one good fish, part 2
I ended my column last time with the observation that the one good fish is never a given. I also observed that it’s something you can’t control. You can fish...
Bass Basics
The Texas Rig: Part 3, Weight Selection
We’ve discussed selecting the right hook for a Texas-rig setup, but what about the correct nose weight? Weight With any Texas-rig setup, you need to start with a bullet-shape slip...
Gear
Two lures Ike won’t be without in winter
Maybe it’s because he played ice hockey from grade school through his sophomore year of college, or perhaps it’s because the former right winger grew up in the cold climate...
Latest Industry News
It’s all fishing
It’s been a busy two weeks. First I was in Taiwan, then we hosted our Annual Ike Foundation Scholarship Dinner, then I fished the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin...
Smallmouth are stupid
It’s a little early, maybe, but the spawn will be in full swing somewhere in just a little while, and everyone wants to know how it affects the smallmouth bite...
Central Open #1 angler roster
Pro Anglers | Co Anglers As a service to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open anglers, fans and media, B.A.S.S. publishes on Bassmaster.com a roster of the anglers and co-anglers participating in each Bassmaster...
Conservation News
Support the Modern Fish Act
The Modern Fish Act is making headway in the Federal legislative process. The good news is, on Dec. 13, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources approved...
Gear
Gear Review: Witch Doctor Kahuna Casting Rod
What is it? Witch Doctor Kahuna Custom S-Glass Casting Rod What sets it apart? Addressing the tournament bass angler’s need for a highly specific crankbait rod, Witch Doctor created its...
How-To
Deep jerkbait evolution
Jerkbaits are essential lures for every Bassmaster Elite Series pro, as they should be for any serious angler. Although short-billed jerkbaits are big hitters, deep jerkbaits have been slow to...
Knowing when to move
When I’m working sports shows or speaking at various fishing clubs, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do you know when to move, when to...
