Jerkin’ Niagara smallies
Jerkbaits have always been one of my favorite lures for locating largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear water because it is such a sight-oriented presentation. That’s why I relied heavily...
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kevin VanDam’s eyes lit up. Brett Hite’s? Well, not so much. Those were the reactions when it was revealed to the Bassmaster Classic Bracket finalists that Friday’s...
Would you lay down your rod?
With his fellow angler and roommate well outside the Toyota Angler of the Year cut, Jacob Powroznik decided to lay down his rod and coach his friend to a win...
Gear
Gear Review: 4×4 Tharp Bluegill Jig
What is it? 4×4 Tharp Bluegill Jig What does it do? Swim jig that presents the color and profile of a small bluegill, which is perfect for hungry bass lurking...
VanDam claims Davy Hite makes world’s best chicken wings
Kevin VanDam is grateful that Dominic Bellissimo’s mom decided to deep fry some chicken wings and season them with special sauce to satisfy his hungry buddies late one night in...
B.A.S.S. owner honored for leadership
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Don Logan, co-owner of B.A.S.S., could have had a statute of himself erected outside B.A.S.S. headquarters. That’s the “prize” made available to business leaders receiving the prestigious...
How deep will my crankbait really run?
I hear a lot of anglers say their crankbaits don’t run as deep as the manufacturer says they’ll run. We all face that issue. Here are my thoughts on the...
Catching fish in late summer
Several weeks have passed since my Top 20 finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Cayuga Lake, and I have to tell you, I’ve appreciated the downtime. One reason...
Drama all day
BUFFALO, N.Y. — And then there were four. The first round of the Bassmaster Classic Bracket tournament on the upper Niagara River is over and half the field is driving...
Daily Limit: Nervy to nerve-wracking
After Down-and-Out Dean turned into Rallying Rojas, Koby Kreiger and Jacob Powroznik landed in the Twilight Zone. It was a fantastic finish before frantic frustration. Yeah, another f word comes...
