Rain brings changes for Team anglers

After receiving considerable rain yesterday for the first time in weeks, the northwest corner of the Volunteer State appears to be in for another rainy evening, according to local and...

The left vs. the right

After months of back-and-forth politicking, our country finally has a new president-elect … and, perhaps, a new direction. To be honest, I’m glad it’s over. It was the ugliest campaign...

Getting schooled by books and bass

Article provided by St. Croix Rods. Park Falls, WI – Test time…are you smarter than a college student? Start by answering the following question: Q: What were your goals after high...

My love for fishing

I think family experiences can have a big influence on your career path and that’s definitely the case for me. As fishing families go, I grew up on the extreme...

Kentucky Lake to host Toyota Bonus Bucks Team Championship

PARIS, Tenn. — As a Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Mark Menendez fishes all over the United States, crisscrossing the continent in search of winning limits of bass. But when Menendez...

Marry the real world with the academic

I ended my last column with the idea that my bass catching success formula would work better if you also learned to marry the real world and the academic world....

Gear Review: Wiley X Boss

What is it? Wiley X Boss What sets it apart? Providing 100 percent UVA/UVB Protection with Distortion-Free Clarity, Wiley X shatterproof Selenite Polycarbonate lenses meet ANSI High Velocity and High...

Crankbaiting leftover turkey smallmouth

The mashed potatoes were still warm on my plate when I asked for a show of hands from those seated around the table as to whether they favored mayonnaise or...

My holiday gift ideas

It’s interesting how a Christmas gift can have a profound impact on a person. For example, when my grandfather gave me a subscription to Bassmaster Magazine for Christmas in 1970,...

Barone takes up fishing