KVD: The benefits of sport shows
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s sport show season and time to hit the road again. I’ll be at the Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Mich. today and...
Remembering Ken Cook
“For though they may be parted…” Dateline: Sorrow “The song is ended but the melody lingers on…”– Irving Berlin God, chose for me to be a writer, and not a...
Christie: Spinnerbait vs. swimbait
Times have changed. I can remember just 10 years ago, the spinnerbait was “the”bait. I don’t know if the fish have become accustomed to it, or if we’ve moved on...
Classic boat order revealed
Tournament Director Trip Weldon announced today the order that competitors will begin their quest for the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic. Fifty-five boats will launch from Wolf Creek Park in Grove,...
Don’t wait too long, part 1
For the next two or three weeks we’re going to take a close look at some of the factors that affect bass movements in late winter and early spring. I’ll...
Two Classic champs tackle team challenge
What started as friendly trash talking on land between long-time friends eventually evolved into a two-boat team tournament on Lake Russell in South Carolina. The two challengers were esteemed professionals...
Navigation app helps prevent boating tragedy
By Jay Stipe As a result of the tragedy in July when two young boys were lost at sea off the east coast of Florida, my company, MiraTrex Inc. added...
Scouting for the Classic
Any Classic qualifier who waited until the last week to scout did themselves a great disservice, Elite angler Mike McClelland said. “They put themselves in a real, real, bad situation.”...
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The mighty Neko rig
OK anglers, I’m going to unveil the newest weapon in my finesse arsenal — the Neko rig. I can’t say that it’s a secret. Most professional anglers know about it....
Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops
Atkins moves from college to ops manager at lure company
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — Justin Atkins’ path to a career in bass fishing doesn’t start with his first cast as a member of the Mississippi State Bulldogs fishing team in...
