Benefiting from big bites in Florida
When I first saw the 2016 Elite Series schedule, there were events that worried me. Now, I’ve made it through one of them with a Top 12 finish and a...
Fantasy Fishing: Pick pros who will make long runs and risky decisions
Winyah Bay in Georgetown, S.C., should lay out like the Sabine River. This won’t be the “Sabine River of 2015,” but rather the 2013 version. With no prior knowledge of...
Gear
Gear Review: Safe Lure Case
What is it? Safe Lure Case What does it do? Keeps hardbaits and treble hooks covered when stowed How do I use it? After you’ve tied on a crankbait or...
Spinnerbait tricks that work
This time of year – when bass begin to move shallow – a wide variety of lures can make them bite. And among them are spinnerbaits. But until Jason Christie’s...
Potomac River Elite Series event to be held under Maryland DNR’s new ‘Option 2’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — New state regulations in Maryland that threatened to force cancellation of the Bassmaster Elite at the Potomac River have been relaxed for bass tournament organizations that agree to...
Bassmaster Open on Smith Lake to benefit from blueback herring explosion
JASPER, Ala. — Smith Lake has been on the upswing since the last time the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens Series visited here in early March 2014. A surge...
Clunn’s win nostalgic of a different time
If you are a fan of pro fishing, by now you have probably seen some of the footage of Rick Clunn’s remarkable win on the St. Johns River. Clunn was...
Moving on from St. Johns
I’ve been fishing tournaments since I was 10 years old. My daddy and I spent a lot of days on the water, and although some turned out better than others,...
Learning the hard way on St. Johns
The first tournament of the year is over. It was pretty cool to see Rick Clunn win like that. I can’t say I watched his career as it developed. I...
Gear
Gear Review: Hoax Fish Scam Shad
What is it? Hoax Fish Scam Shad What does it do? It’s a fluke-style bait that can be rigged for numerous presentations. What sets it apart? The completely unique design...
