St. Johns patterns: 6th to 10th place
BassGold gives us a quick look at the patterns of those who finished 6th-10th at the St. Johns River Showdown.
How-To
Making sense of micro guides
While bass rods have gotten longer over the years, rod guides are getting smaller ... and better.
Southern Divisional starts on Okeechobee
Heavy fishing pressure from a couple of major tournaments has put Lake Okeechobee to the test but the Big O should continue to shine this week during the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional.
Simms donates $6,500 to conservation
The contribution came from a portion of sales of rainsuits, available exclusively to B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members.
It’s a new world
I’m living in a new world. This Classic thing is something else. I’ve never had so many guys come up and congratulate me as I did during the St. Johns and Okeechobee tournaments.
Lane learned from mistakes
2012 Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane gave Power-Pole Slam champ Ish Monroe a run for his money on Lake Okeechobee.
Federation takes on Okeechobee
Okeechobee bass just experienced tons of pressure from the Bassmaster Elite Series pros. This week, Federation Nation Southern Divisional contenders will take on the huge fishery.
Gear
Lew’s SS300 Speed Spin Reel
According to the manufacturer, the new Lew’s SS300 speed spool is designed to handle all types of line, including braid.
Gear
It’s fun to develop new bass baits
I want to talk a little about fishing lure development. Sometimes it’s a carefully mapped out plan that comes together with anglers, engineers and manufacturing companies. Other times, it’s just something that happens. That’s the way it was with the new Havoc Smash Tube from Berkley.
Ish slams door shut
With another 30-pound bag Sunday, California’s Ish Monroe tops century mark to claim his second Bassmaster Elite Series victory.
