Gear

TLC for your tackle

Tackle organization is something I take very seriously and so should you. I put a great deal of emphasis on being efficient when I’m on the water, and keeping my...

How-To

Think like a fish

Billy Westmorland gave me some advice that’s really helped my smallmouth fishing. I can’t say what he told me is any big secret, but it is something we should all keep in mind when we go fishing.

Top juniors ready for Rayburn

Junior Bassmaster competition at Central Divisional is the last hurrah for a longtime member of the junior program.

Collins bolts into lead at Sam Rayburn

ZAVALLA, Texas—While dodging lightning bolts and getting pounded by torrential downpours, Albert Collins amassed a heavier sack than yesterday’s limit to take over the lead in the B.A.S.S. Nation Central...

Coaches, chiggers and confounding fishing

I want to thank everyone who posted a chigger remedy in response to my last column. The itching and irritation is much better now.

How-To

Duckett talks early summer bassin’

For early summer fishing, former Classic champ Boyd Duckett recommends approaching things correctly — thinking about what the bass are doing and then fishing with a plan.

James River Open difficult to predict

Nothing is certain for next week's Open on the James River according to Classic contender Josh Wagy.

Pedigo brings good tidings

ZAVALLA, Texas—After all the reports of devastation from recent tornados, Oklahoma finally has some good news. Brandon Pedigo gave his home state something to cheer about by catching a five-fish...

Portrait of the angler as a young man

What does an Elite Series rookie do during the break between tournaments? In the case of Kevin Hawk, he fishes, and then he fishes some more.

Bass fishing: Back to basics

I had an experience last weekend that reminded me of why I love the sport of fishing so much.