How-To

Roumbanis: The color of crawfish

Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis, who says that early season success can hinge on picking the right hue of crawfish-imitating lures.

The good life continues

Life's been good lately. I didn't make it to St. Clair like I planned. It's just too far of a drive when Lake Erie is only a little over two hours away. It was a great trip despite the windy conditions.

How-To

The comfort zone

Chad Hoover gives tips on getting in the comfort zone mentally.

BASS Reporter’s Notebook

Deb Johnson give highlights on the Central Open, 2011, Bassmaster Classic, Elite Series, Federation Nation , 2010 Junior Bassmaster World Championship.

Make adjustments for big smallies

It's funny how anglers can get so geeked up about an upcoming fishing trip that we play it out in our minds as to how we're going to catch them. When I'm headed out on a fun fishing trip to a place I haven't been for awhile, I have an idea of how I think — and hope — I'm going to catch them. But it doesn't always work out that way.

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