Best of 2024: Analyzing the Elite point races
Going deep inside the numbers of the point races to qualify for the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.
Bait modifications and projects
Now that the season is behind us, I get to focus on cleaning up my gear, filming my Mark Menendez Bass TV show and playing with tackle. Like many of you, I find playing with...
Land of Giants: Big bait time
As bass prepare for winter, they’re looking to fatten up on oversized snacks. Imitating those snacks can equal a bonanza for you As the calendar’s midpoint approaches, a lot of...
Bidding farewell to two legends
With all of the excitement surrounding the last tournament of the year, the race for 2025 Bassmaster Classic berths and the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, I don’t...
Gear Review: Daiwa Tatula SV 100
WHAT IS IT? Daiwa Tatula SV100 WHAT SETS IT APART? Offered in left-hand and right-hand retrieves with gear ratios of 6.3, 7.1 and 8.1, the Tatula SV 100 (2024 version)...
Jocumsen and the Fear My Heart Incentive
In life there will be difficulties and there can be troubles. Turn on the news or open social media and it’s easy to find plenty of arguments, strong discussions and outright...
Radio: Logan, Fothergill, Smith and Blanton
Wes Logan, Easton Fothergill, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio. Listen to Bassmaster Radio.
Postseason planning
When I returned home to Canada after competing in the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season on the St. Lawrence River, I took a few days to relax....
Gear Review: Bass Pro Shops Worm Weight Kit
WHAT SETS IT APART? The Bass Pro Shops Worm Weight Kit stands out with its comprehensive selection of classic worm weights, perfect for fishing different-sized worms at any depth. This...
Zona of today and yesteryear
If you follow professional bass fishing, you likely know that Mark Zona is “retiring” from his position as host of Bassmaster LIVE. On one hand I’m happy for him. It’s...
