The challenge of long breaks
I’ll tell you, these big breaks are terrible for the mental game. We’ve had over a month off since the last Elite event on Cayuga Lake, and it’s been hard...
Daily Limit: Going Ike for kids
CAMDEN, N.J. – As their long tournament day neared its end, Becky Iaconelli asked husband Mike for a sheet of paper she had given him earlier. It had all the names...
Tricks of the trade
Fishing a new body of water, or fishing one that you haven’t fished for a while, can be a daunting task. However, you can take some of the pain out...
Fishing for numbers
With only two events remaining in the regular season, my sights are set on improving my position in the AOY race and locking down a 2017 Bassmaster Classic berth. I’m...
B.A.S.S. Nation
Hoffman helping flood victims
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.—West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation High School angler Katie Hoffman has been instrumental in coordinating a project to help flood victims in the southern part of her state. When...
My approach to practice
As I prepare for the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Potomac River, I want to share a look at my practice plan. It always starts with a goal;...
Braided line addiction
Fishing line is one tackle element that most anglers are very picky about. We all have rods and reels that we love and lures that we depend on, but your...
Conservation News
Lake 101: The little lake that could
By Amber Nabors Lake Trafford in Collier County recently received national recognition for its resurging bass fishery, made possible by ongoing restoration projects. Highlighted in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine,...
Go shallow in August
August may be the “dog days,” but it’s also the perfect time to fish shallow for bass. And when I say “shallow,” I mean “dirt shallow” — 3 feet and...
High School All-American
2016 High School All-American: Austin Winter
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Austin Winter is getting prepped for a dual career as a wildlife officer and a professional angler. The Lenoir City High School junior is also one...
