Deep jerkbait tactics for cold water
As water temperatures drop rapidly – as they have in the North right now – bass move into winter patterns and several techniques can catch them. For me, though, it’s...
Jordan Lee joins Mossy Oak Fishing Team
West Point, Miss. — Mossy Oak’s Fishing Team is growing with the addition of Bassmaster’s up-and-comer Jordan Lee. Established this year in conjunction with the launch of Mossy Oak Elements,...
Getting over the hump
In the last three tournaments I finally got over the hump. I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know what. I figured some things out and ended my year...
My blessings in 2017
As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m considering all the things for which I’m thankful. I’ve had this thought every year, but 2017 has been special and I’ve become keenly aware of...
Securing sponsorships, part 2
Last time, I gave you the basics for building a good résumé and cover letter. I hope that you got started on the résumé and are now thinking about the...
Northern smallies are different
I’ve been doing this for years now, and I’ve seen a few changes in our fish and in our fisheries. One of the most interesting is the change in our...
How-To
What line should I use?
Braid, fluorocarbon or monofilament? Expert Bobby Lane says there's a place for all three line types in your bass fishing.
Gear
Gear Review: DOA PT-7
What is it? DOA PT-7 What sets it apart? DOA’s slogan for this bait says it all: Walk where no other topwater has walked before. Compact and durable, the PT-7...
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
Opens profile: Horne’s 10-year plan
“I’ve been a Bassmaster fan since the beginning of time,” says Harvey Horne of Bella Vista, Ark. That puts the beginning of time for Horne at around 1981 when he...
Bait options for fall fishing
So far, we’ve had a pretty mild fall, so we still have some time before the fish settle into their winter patterns. You have a lot of options on how...
