My return to B.A.S.S.
As a grade-schooler during the 1970’s in Joplin Missouri, I can still remember vividly bringing my Bassmaster Magazine to school and dreaming about being a pro angler on the Tournament...
B.A.S.S. Nation
Texas Nation member inducted into TWPD Hall of Fame
San Marcos, Texas — Longtime Texas B.A.S.S. Nation member Bobby Whiteside has been acknowledged for his academic work in fisheries by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The...
Hall of Fame 2017: Wade Bourne
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Wade Bourne left quite a legacy in the outdoors, and his passing left a tremendous void. “I miss him so much, because Wade was a very close friend...
How-To
Why Chris Lane punches better than you
There are few techniques in the world of bass fishing that are more intimidating than punching a soft plastic bait through intensely thick vegetation. The weight has to be gargantuan....
Gear
Gear Review: Carhartt Force Extremes Shoreline Rainsuit
What is it? Carhartt Force Extremes Shoreline Rainsuit What sets it apart? Ok, so a rainsuit is supposed to do the work for you, but those sharp Carhartt designers figured...
Gear
Three basic rod setups
It’s nice to have a dozen rods, but for most anglers three will get you through almost any bass fishing scenario.
Green Pond Landing expanding docks before Classic
Anderson County officials announced Monday that they have received $650,000 in federal money for improvements at Green Pond Landing and Event Center, which will host the Bassmaster Classic next year....
Hall of Fame 2017: Louie Stout
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The setup and big reveal were done for maximum affect, and the news hit Louie Stout “like a ton of bricks.” Stout was voted in for induction into...
Conservation News
Hoffmann’s conservation work in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In just a little more than a year as Wisconsin’s conservation director, Ryan Hoffmann has learned that “it’s certainly not an easy job. “While everyone agrees that...
Which way do I go?
Every time we launch our boats, we face the question: Which way do I go? Well, this time of year, that question becomes even more complicated because of overlapping seasons....
