Flipping mats, part 1
Flipping mats is an important part of being a complete bass angler. Before we get into tackle and technique, though, we need to talk a little about what a mat...
Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Alabama’s Wheeler Lake
DECATUR, Ala. — If there is one area of the country where most of the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers feel most at home, it’s on any number of the Tennessee...
Fantasy Fishing: Go with the dark horse in Alabama
Well, after another dismal tournament, I’ve decided to bench Gerald, that often-overbearing voice in my head. For the Bull Shoals/Norfork event, I heeded his advice and tanked horribly. This time,...
Daily Limit: Zaldain’s star rises
Divulging everything about his fish catches, Chris Zaldain left the Bassmaster Elite at Bull Shoals/Norfork with a lot more fans. While he got a little competition from winner Randall Tharp...
Fantasy Fishing: Pick Tennessee River anglers who quickly cover water
Wheeler Lake connects to the lake I’ve been guiding and fishing on all spring — Lake Guntersville. Even though Wheeler can and does fish differently than G-ville, they’re both on...
Is that a Scarecrow in Scroggins’ Tundra?
At first glance, a weird and slightly disturbing sight suggested that Terry “Big Show” Scroggins had the legs of a scarecrow stored in the back of his Toyota Tundra. Upon...
Phoenix Boats signs deal to become B.A.S.S. Supporting Sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Phoenix Boats, a young, fast-growing bass boat company based in Winchester, Tenn., has signed a multi-year deal to be a supporting level sponsor of 2016 Bassmaster tournament...
Fantasy Fishing: Go with the grass at Wheeler
The unprecedented dual-lake, four-day event on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes was a first for the Bassmaster Elite Series, and Randall Tharp overcame his Ozark troubles to take home his...
Prop basics, part 2
In my last column we talked about the mechanics of props. This time we’ll talk about issues related to performance and safety. The elevation at which you run your boat...
