Open: What to watch for at Okeechobee
High water and a succession of cold and warm fronts have the lake in a state of flux. But Lake Okeechobee is expected to show out for its reputation as a big bass fishery.
The Classic is a life changer
After Bassmaster legend David Fritts announced his retirement from the Bassmaster Elite Series back in November, he appeared on Dave Mercer’s podcast, which was a great episode by the way,...
Daily Limit: EQ stage grows older, more difficult
Don’t expect another youth movement in the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens in 2024, not after a number of salty anglers joined the fray. Last year the average age of the...
Moving baits could be the ticket this week on Okeechobee
CLEWISTON, Fla. — Fishing the prespawn often involves a decision between moving quickly, covering water with a reaction bait, or slowing down with soft plastics. This is the decision anglers...
Top 10 Bass Lakes: A Travel Guide to Orange Lake
Just south of Gainesville, an angler’s paradise awaits alongside glimpses of old Florida lifestyle. About 20 miles south of “The Swamp,” bass anglers can find monster bass swimming with the...
New Elite: Logan Parks
While growing up in Auburn, Ala., Logan Parks loved playing baseball. He longed to be on Auburn High School’s team. His dream was shattered in eighth grade when he tried...
The Classic’s ‘pre-practice’ challenge
The Classic pros can scout Grand Lake before it goes off limits for three months. Is it time well spent?
Tackle Warehouse claims title sponsorship of Elite Qualifiers, Champlain Elite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN means a lot of things to a lot of anglers. To some competitors, the series is a way to test their...
Nourishing the soul in September
One of the things I relish in life is a challenge, something that takes me out of my comfort zone. A difficult goal hidden down a lesser-known path that tries...
Five forage patterns that equal bass
Don’t tell my wife I said this, but the majority of baitfish are born to feed larger fish; and the majority of those larger fish are born to feed top-tier...
