A lot on the line at Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. – As the 2017 B.A.S.S. schedule unspools its final few tournaments, almost every angler fishing those events likely is wound up as tightly as a child’s dime-store toy....
Fishing with my son
When I look back on the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’ll have several moments that will stand out. But without question, the most vivid and meaningful memory will be...
Daily Limit: Tasty win ices Combs’ year
Winning the weight derby on Mille Lacs put icing on Keith Combs’ 2017, yet it was a season in which he had hoped for chocolate but got more vanilla. “It...
Retrieving snagged lures
Whether you’re a tournament pro or simply somebody who loves to fish a few times a year, losing a favorite lure that becomes snagged is such a dreaded and frustrating...
A lot of nothing
The last week or so has pretty much been a lot of nothing. When I’m not taking the kids to and from school I’ve spent my time fixing up things...
Conservation News
Secrets of fall bass in the grass
by Dr. Brett Harris, TVA Aquatic Plant Program Manager For many, spring is a bass fisherman’s favorite time of year. Football sized pre-spawn fish in big schools certainly sounds enticing, but...
Powroznik survives pressure cooker
The format for the Bassmaster Elite Series Classic Bracket event was tweaked after its debut in 2016. The changes made the two events as different as ice cream and hot...
Latest Industry News
Let’s keep things in perspective
It looks like I’m out for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. There may be a super slim chance I could still make it depending upon...
Central Open #3 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...
A magical week at Mille Lacs
Before I talk about the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, I want to extend congratulations to Brandon Palaniuk, our new Angler of the Year. I also want to...
