Keep the old man out
About the same time in 2019 that I retired from B.A.S.S. — after 40-plus years with the organization — Toby Keith released his hit single, “Don’t Let the Old Man...
Cold Case Files: Idaho Record
The investigation into an unlikely 77-year-old state record provides concrete evidence to validate the catch.
#BeLikeJimmy
Some reading this may not be old enough to remember the Gatorade commercial and overly catchy jingle “Be Like Mike.” The advertisement aired in 1991 and showed clips of Michael...
Swindle’s Tenkiller turnaround
When the scales closed after Day 1 at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite on Lake Tenkiller, it looked as though perpetual fan favorite Gerald Swindle was on his way to a...
Sometimes it just doesn’t go your way
My biggest takeaway from last week’s Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Lake Tenkiller is that sometimes, it just doesn’t go right. The last time we fished this lake was my rookie...
My Finest Hour: Confidence plus prayer delivers Davis’ first Elite win
Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance — here’s an example from Will Davis Jr.
Reflections on my second
So, it’s been a while since I won the season-opening Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla., and even though I’ve been busy with...
Gear Review: Gamakatsu One Touch Blade
WHAT IS IT? Gamakatsu One Touch Blade WHAT SETS IT APART? Gamakatsu’s new accessories are available in two designs — the One Touch Treble and the One Touch Blade —...
Bassmaster College All-American team taking shape
With four teams now qualified, the race for the prestigious 2025 Bassmaster College All-American Team presented by Huk is heating up — and only four roster spots remain. Stephen F. Austin State University’s duo...
Whitfield’s focus: Sharing the sport
Chasten Whitfield knows what it feels like to hear, “Fishing’s not for you.” Developing a strong interest in fishing during her middle school years, Whitfield endured relentless bullying simply for being...
