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...
Tharp thumps ’em
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The tournament format was complicated. It was one event on two lakes over the course of four days. But through all of the shifting and changing,...
My goals for the 2016 season
Goals are a huge part of being a successful professional angler. Setting goals and achieving them is something we as pros all strive for. Personally, I set goals and “focus...
Catch bigger bass in the postspawn
If you want to catch bigger bass during the postspawn, go with a topwater lure. It’s by far the most reliable way to get the big ones, and they are...
Fantasy Fishing: Ride momentum and history at Wheeler
It’s a short week between events, and we are gathered here today with a tight deadline to get our Fantasy Fishing picks in, so forgive me if I’m a little...
Conservation News
Cassidy-Rubio bill will safeguard state fisheries management authority
Washington, D.C. – A coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bill, S.2807, that will safeguard the role of state fisheries management agencies and help...
