How-To
The truth about fall turnover
The words "fall turnover" conjure up lots of thoughts in the minds of bass anglers, almost none of them good. Fish kills, lock-jawed bass and epically tough fishing are just a few.
Habitat makes a difference!
I’ve spent this week at the Texas Toyota Bass Classic on Lake Conroe, Texas, where some of the top anglers in the country have come together for a common cause. Sure, it’s a tournament, but it raises a lot of money for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for important conservation and youth projects.
Gear
Uber Shad’s tail imparts extra action
Take your favorite soft jerkbait and favorite U-tail worm, splice them together and you’ve got the Uber Shad.
B.A.S.S. Nation
Missouri clubs teamed up for tornado relief
Teens handed out more than 400 combos, hats and shirts to residents of the devastated Joplin area.
Another option for targeting open water bass
This week we’re going to look at another open water option besides a jigging spoon.
JWC in the bayou
Teenagers from Junior Bassmaster competition have qualified for the world’s biggest championship for youth.
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
Angler Chris Van Vliet: Top Cosmo bachelor
Chris Van Vliet, a four-time Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open angler, was recently named Cosmopolitan’s 2011 Bachelor of the Year.
B.A.S.S. Nation
New York members restore release boat
The boat made its debut in a recent tournament and saved nearly 300 bass.
Working with Zona
I’m in Green Bay, Wis., this week filming a TV show with Mark Zona for his Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. We’ll be targeting smallmouth bass in Lake Michigan near Washington Island.
The most important event I have ever covered
“Doesn't matter if you get knocked down, what matters is if you get up.”
