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.”
Gear
Fat Max Worm’s tail is super-slithery
You like catching bass, don’t you? If you’ve got any sort of grass or brush on your lakes, plastic worms are viable options, and the Fat Max is a pain-free one at that.
First fishing trip with the girlfriend
Anna has been asking me to take her fishing for a long time, but we haven’t really had any opportunities because she works on the weekends when I normally fish.
How-To
Flippin’ the fall drawdown
When the water's low, the available cover becomes more important for you and the bass.
Surgery for McKinnis
Jerry McKinnis, one of three owners of B.A.S.S., was hospitalized late last week for a medical condition. The procedure was successful and we expect him to have a full recovery.
Miller’s secret weapon
Newly tapped to join the Bassmaster Elite Series, Jared Miller of Norman, Okla., has a cache of custom tackle, thanks to his father.
