Finding bass in muddy water

We’ve had a series of bad storms around the country for the past few weeks. Heavy rain in a short period of time seems to be the norm, and it...

The truth about sandbagging

Bassmaster Elite Series pros catch a lot of flack from the media for sandbagging. Many pros report getting few bites on practice days, then these same guys lug heavy limits...

A lot to like about river system lakes

This week’s Elite Series tournament on Lake Dardanelle brings us to a river system, and that’s something I enjoy because the fish are usually shallow and that takes the guesswork...

50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.

Tournament bass fishing marks its 50th anniversary

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A half-century ago, when Ray Scott of Montgomery, Ala., wanted to entice outdoor media to cover his upcoming press conference, he didn’t soft-sell the event. He invited...

I like mud

Before I get going on this thing I want to thank everyone for asking about Sharron. She recently had a series of routine tests this morning and everything looks good....

High School All-American

Meet the future Elite anglers

LUFKIN, Texas — You heard it on the weigh-in stage … you heard it at takeoff … you heard it around the dinner table: “These kids are the future Elites.” “These...

“Big Show” Scroggins’ boat ramp rescue dog

Gerald Swindle once said, “Big Show… big heart” in reference to his good buddy and Toyota teammate Terry Scroggins’ generous treatment of others. And the backstory to the four-legged friend...

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