A little behind the ball
This season has offered an example of how big a role pre-practice can play in your tournament results. I don’t always have time to visit every tournament venue prior to...
Toledo Bend Lunker Program update
Something big is happening again on Toledo Bend regarding Lunker Bass. 2025 ended with 1309 Lunkers entered into the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program from its start in 1992 through 2025....
Saving the day on the Arkansas River
Carl Jocumsen fished from two separate boats on semi-final Saturday during the Bassmaster Elite Series on the Arkansas River. He caught two fish early for about 4.5 pounds before we ran to...
Free youth fishing event set for Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – MacArthur Park, a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facility located at 2230 W 160th, Los Angeles, CA 90057, will host a youth fishing derby...
Crews highlights Autism Awareness Month with special edition jerseys, glidebait auctions and community support initiatives
Professional angler and founder of Missile Baits, John Crews, is proud to recognize Autism Awareness Month again this April by continuing the mission to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and support...
Generations of change
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what defines generations and eras. Partly, it’s because I’ve been reading World War II history again, a subject that always makes me think about my grandparents’ generation and their sacrifices during...
Spain B.A.S.S. Nation Championship 2026: From Spain to the World Stage
For bass anglers across Spain, Spain B.A.S.S. Nation represents more than just a national competition— it’s a direct pathway to the dream of competing in the most prestigious bass-fishing stages in the...
Fun with floats
Suspending baits beneath various types of buoyant devices serves practical and strategic roles.
Finding celebration in the grinding season
The life of a full-time angler is often romanticized as a perpetual vacation on the water. In reality, it’s a relentless cycle of gas station grab-and-go meals, 4:00 a.m. alarms,...
Opens profile: Benson starts fast in 2026
At age 21, Georgian Buddy Benson has already competed in 22 Bassmaster Opens and Elite Qualifiers. He earned a check in 11 of those events, giving him a very respectable .500...
