Maldonado to champion Utah conservation

Following a 13-year break, Utah’s first B.A.S.S. Nation conservation director, Walt Maldonado, is back in the saddle and eager to be a voice again for bass fishing and conservation in his state.

James River Jinx

I ventured to the Bassmaster James River Northern Open hoping for redemption.

Gear

KVD: Cool gear debuting at ICAST

Nothing is more rewarding than to have someone tell me they had their best day of fishing using a lure or rod and reel I helped design.

Gear

There’s a new line in town

Technology brings advances, and the latest in fishing line comes from WFT. The European company developed a fourth style of line called Gliss that's being marketed in the U.S. by Ardent.

Gear

St. Croix fly rod made with bass in mind

Most bass fishermen don’t include a fly rod as part of their regular tournament arsenal. But the folks from St. Croix Rods think they should – and they’ve got a new one that’s making waves at this week’s ICAST trade show.

Gear

Swing easy, follow through

Inspiration for fishing products at ICAST can come from almost anywhere, even the golf course. Paul Steinhauser used a shaft from a golf club in developing the prototype for the No Tangler fishing combo that won a Best of Show.

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