Lonely life of female tournament anglers
Life on the road can be extremely lonely for women who are trying to make it in the tournament world. As the male anglers cut up and enjoyed a beverage...
Larry Nixon retires from Bassmaster Elite Series
Bassmaster’s first “Million Dollar Man,” Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Ark., is stepping away from the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024.
Call to action: Crucial meeting about hydrilla management on Florida’s Lake Apopka; anglers urged to attend
PALATKA, Fla. — The St. Johns River Water Management District has a meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. ET Tuesday at its district headquarters. B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland says anyone...
Thankful for 2023 success
With Thanksgiving on the way this month, we’re already making plans for our family gathering. I’ll smoke a turkey and a ham, we’ll have all the usual fixings and we’ll...
How to make catfish jugs
This one is a home run for beginners because it starts as an arts and crafts project and ends with a fish in the boat — maybe even in the...
Travel rods combine convenience and readiness
So often we find ourselves pondering the potential of unexpected waters we encounter en route to or amid some nonfishing-related activity. Other times, we pack for excursions that leave no...
Opens profile: Fifth time a charm for Garrett
After all nine 2023 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers, Tennessee’s John Garrett has qualified for the Bassmaster Elite Series by finishing second in the overall standings. He has certainly paid his...
Bradley Hallman steps away from Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After rejoining the Bassmaster Elite Series during the 2023 season, Bradley Hallman of Edmond, Okla., has decided to step away from Elite competition. Every angler fishing the Elite Series...
Looking for Grand Lake revenge
I haven’t missed a Bassmaster Classic yet since joining the Bassmaster Elites in 2019, but qualifying for the 2024 Classic is a huge deal for me — especially since I...
