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.

Ish Monroe stays 10 ounces ahead

The final day of the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series Power-Pole Slam sets up as Ish vs. Chris.

Okeechobee better than ever

Kevin VanDam said the lake levels over the last few years have helped produce a strong 5- to 8-pound class of largemouth.

Even Houdini couldn’t do it

Elite Series angler quotes from the weigh-in on Day Three of the Power-Pole Slam on Lake Okeechobee.

The Big Oh?

Bass fishermen generally have a love/hate relationship with Lake Okeechobee. Yes, it's one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world. And it can also leave you frustrated enough to break a flipping stick across your knee.

Okeechobee “chickens” come home to roost

Kelly Jordon managed to get past the feathers he found on Day One to find the chickens on Day Two.

Power grip

Smashing a six-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series record, Ish Monroe increased his lead to 13-11 over his nearest challenger, 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane.

Better fish on a pizza?

  “I’ve always been a head case and will be the first one to admit it.” – Jeff Kriet   “You got to forget there’s a depth finder on your...

How-To

Fish what you have, not what you want

It's easy to wish conditions were different, but far more productive to fish the conditions you're actually facing.