High school champs officially recognized by hometown

The mayor of Decatur presented a special resolution to the winners of the first B.A.S.S. High School Invitational.

How-To

Think differently about the thermocline

I’ve often found what I believe to be a thermocline in about 3 feet of water below heavy lily pads and vegetation.

On second thought

My goal for any tournament is never to finish in second place, but I seem to do it a lot.

How-To

First Classic champ talks topwater

If you're a bass fisherman and you don't have a Zara Spook in your box, you don't know what you're missing.

Gear

LIVETARGET HFC Craw

Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Walker says that the HFC Craw is ideal for cold water or prespawn or around rock. He expects the unique action to excel in tough fishing conditions.

Decisions, decisions

The Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown on the St. Lawrence River provided numerous challenges for me, not the least of which was finding a way to gain ground on Edwin Evers in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of Year race.

Fish with a fan

Randy Howell, Jeff Kriet, Hank Cherry and I had a chance to fish with some fans selected by Livingston Lures in their "Fish with a Pro" contest.

Dreams

Every year, I start my fishing season with a few goals.

How-To

Fall time is now time

Seasonal fish movements are about much more than just water temperature.

Palaniuk is looking for back-to-back victories

Brandon Palaniuk doesn't think that winning on St. Clair next week is impossible. In fact, he's hoping he can earn two victories in a row.