From flashers to flat screens

As a professional bass angler I get this question a lot: In terms of tackle and equipment, what do you think has evolved the most in bass fishing? The boats?...

New Elite: Monti’s positive mental attitude

Kyle Monti of Okeechobee, Fla., was “upset with the world” when he fished his first Bassmaster Open. His father, John, at age 39, had recently been shot and killed. Monti...

Marshal Memories: Ride of a lifetime

By Glen Holt Have you ever been behind the wheel of KVD’s boat as he backed you down the ramp? Have you ever been sitting in his boat, in the...

Fish with Randy Howell Sweepstakes

Gear Review: Raymarine Axiom Pro

What is it? Raymarine Axiom Pro What sets it apart? The Raymarine Axiom Pro line was designed for serious offshore enthusiasts, but it more than fits the bill for the...

B.A.S.S. historical timeline

Editor’s note: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of B.A.S.S. As part of our celebration we’re publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below. Following...

Traveling to Taiwan, part 2

Editor’s note: Read Part 1. The third fish I’m going after — and fully expect to catch —  is a squid. No, I’m not kidding or pulling your leg. My...

General Tire to sponsor Winning Ways on ESPN2 for 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — General Tire will sponsor Winning Ways, a popular spinoff of The Bassmasters TV show on ESPN2, B.A.S.S. announced today. Beginning its 12th season, the hour-long show focuses on the techniques and...

New Elite: Morris returns to Elite Series

Virginian Rick Morris couldn’t have asked for better results when he competed in the 2017 Bassmaster Northern and Southern Opens. He won the final Northern Open at the James River,...

Why I switched to an aluminum boat

We spend lots of time in our boats. They’re an essential part of a successful career. Because of that we don’t make radical changes from one year to another, not...