Gear

How clean is your reel?

If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're long overdue for a thorough cleaning. This should be done annually to every reel in any serious bass angler's arsenal. It keeps them running smoothly and adds years of life.

Gear

Backseat bound for Norman

I’ll be leaving in a few days to fish the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #2 as a co-angler at Lake Norman near Charlotte, N.C.

Gear

Yes, lure color matters

Recently, I had the privilege of working with Rapala on some new colors for their DT baits.

Farmer, Lubbinge top Southern juniors

Willem Lubbinge traveled 21 hours by plane from South Africa, but it was worth the trip. He won in the 15- to 18-year-olds age group of the Junior Bassmaster competition at the Southern Divisional.

How-To

Be a better tube fisherman

These no-frills baits are often overlooked for sexier soft-plastic options. However, they catch fish like crazy if you understand them as well as Shaw Grigsby.

Trudeau trumps Crain

Florida’s Raymond Trudeau proved to be one of the wolves leader George Crain fretted about when he said he felt like a pack was chasing him down.

Gear

Know what to do before you hit the water

What if you could accurately predict the winning weight and winning pattern of major tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, before the tournament even started?

How-To

Bedding smallmouth bass

It’s been a crazy year. For the first time in my 49 years, I’ve seen Dogwood and Redbuds blooming at the same time.

A fun Florida experience

It’s good to be home for a few days after an enjoyable kick-off to the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series season in Florida.

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