B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook

Here are some interesting highlights from a B.A.S.S. reporter.

Sailfish and salt

I just got in from my second day of sailfishing off the Florida coast. I can hardly express how much fun I had out there. I caught three or four — my first sailfish ever — and are they ever tough fighters

Family Traditions

It's Saturday, December 6, and that means it's going to be a busy day for me. Sherry's been out of town for a few days so I've got to get the house straightened out a little bit before she gets home. I don't want her to return to a mess.

How-To

Tips for flipping during the early fall transition

As fall marches towards winter across the country, things change for flippers and pitchers. You'll remember from Lesson 12 that we have several options in the early fall, for both baits and locations.

A good time in Kansas

Some of my best deer hunting trips end without me coming home with a big buck. This was one of those. I spent a week in Kansas duck and deer hunting with friends. My brother-in-law, Russ Campbell, drove out with me, and while neither of us shot a buck, we certainly saw some dandies.

How-To

Sweeten your favorite lake – part 2

As I noted in Part 1, now is the time to place new cover on structure of your favorite lake.This week I'll share tips for creating fish holding brush on barren structure.

A Few Favorites

It occurred to me that during the four or five months that I have written this blog I have said very few things about the Elite Series anglers or the people around it.

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to Induct Three

Long-time pro anglers Guy Eaker and Ken Cook, along with respected journalist Dave Precht, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this coming February when they are officially inducted.

‘Leadheads’ Sue EPA

Environmental groups have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in U.S. District Court, hoping there will a ban on lead in fishing tackle and ammunition.

BASS Member Profiles

Bass Member Bryan Jones fishes Falcon Lake and Amistad in Texas