At the mercy of weather
Being late to find cover from a lightning storm probably the most scared I have ever been in my life.
Fall on top
Fall fishing means it's topwater time, and here are some of my favorite baits.
How-To
Greg Vinson keeps a jig moving
Jigs are known as big fish baits, but you have to fish them slow, right? Not so says Elite pro Greg Vinson. He uses jigs to cover water in the fall.
To be Elite
Five more anglers have earned 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series entries.
Ike gets new weapon
Taking a cue from Oneida winner Ish, Ike adds another weapon to his arsenal with a frog.
Gear
Lew’s Tournament MG comes in three speeds
A reel like this would be ideal for throwing anything from 1/4-ounce square bills to 1-ounce lipless crankbaits.
Latest Industry News
Oneida was awesome
I just fished the best tournament I’ve had in a long time. It was one of those events where everything went my way. It’s not often you’ll hear me say that unless I had a win.
Monroe goes wire-to-wire
Ish was on a hot frog bite all three days and backed it up with a prototype flipping bait to sack 51-2, more than two pounds ahead of runner-up Michael Simonton.
Can’t believe it’s over
I can’t believe it’s over. I’ve been at Oneida Lake for a week and it feels like I just got here. I come to the Open tournaments to spend time with my dad. It was an adventure we’ll never forget.
Looking back
When Valerie and I signed up to fish Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open at Oneida Lake, I wasn’t sure how it would play out. She loves to come to these tournaments when I’m fishing them.
