How-To

The thermocline and summer smallmouth

It’s getting to be the time of year when the thermocline comes into play. But before we talk about how that affects our fishing we need to consider what the thermocline is, and what it isn’t.

Quotes from Day One of the Mississippi River Rumble

The Elites had plenty to say about the fishing on Day One.

A run at the Rumble

First to weigh and in first place, Brandon Palaniuk is "doing something a little bit different" than the other pros.

Lots of catches, but the wrong size

Elite anglers struggle with weeding through the small bites to find the ones that will win for them.

A morning with Casey Ashley

For Casey Ashley, the day begins in a hotel parking lot, at a speed matched well to his thick, near whisper, of a drawn-out Southern drawl.

Of Sandbaggers and Straight-Shooters

Elite pros rate their chances on the Mississippi River.

Mississippi River Rumble: Pick 3

Bassmaster Elite Series pros pick three anglers they think will fare well on the Mississippi River.

Field set for College Championship

School is out for the summer for the majority of college students across the country, but for 136 collegiate bass anglers, the biggest test of the year still lies ahead of them.

The home stretch: Focus on the moment

With only three events left the 2013 Elite Series season is entering the home stretch.

James River’s 600-pound gorilla

During my previous James River tournaments, I never had a good day, not even in practice. This time around I did have some good practice days.