Daily Limit: Pipkens Opens up
As soon as Chad Pipkens was out, he was right back in. Pipkens was the first man out of requalifying for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series, but his finishes in...
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The Hobie Fishing Worlds 6
OK guys, I’m in Louisiana at the Hobie Fishing Worlds 6. It’s a pretty neat event, really. By my count they have 50 competitors from 18 countries here fishing for...
Electronics: ‘X’ marks the spot
Getting the most from your electronics can be challenging … even for a touring pro. With all of their built-in functions and display options, it’s easy to get confused. Just...
Behind the lens of Gerald Crawford
Gerald Crawford never made a cast after nearly three decades of attending B.A.S.S. tournaments, around 430 in all, between 1981 through 2008. That’s a mind-boggling number when you include 27...
Making the Elites by planning ahead
What do you do when your lifelong dream is to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series, and you have to come up with near $50k in entry fees? The answer...
Jocumsen wins boxing match in Australia
Packed inside the suitcase of Carl Jocumsen for his annual trip home to Australia were two items with special meaning. Those were a pair of boxing gloves and his jersey...
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Samantha Gay qualifies as first female on North Carolina state team
WALSTONBURG, N.C. — Samantha Gay experienced a season of firsts this year in B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments. The 34-year-old elementary school technology assistant fished as a co-angler in her first North...
Are there always bass shallow?
You bet there are, so long as you keep a working definition of shallow in mind. Let’s start at the beginning. I have a hard time believing that a bass...
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New Elite: Hartman sets sights on Elites
Unlike many other anglers who have qualified for the Elite Series through the Bassmaster Opens, Jamie Hartman didn’t get hooked on tournament fishing via a family member. His initial angling...
Always have a backup plan
No matter what size tournament you’re fishing – whether it’s a $100,000 event on the Bassmaster Elite Series or a fun, little weekend tournament on your hometown lake – you’ve...
