Fishin’ the slop
Water covered with a thick carpet of vegetation represents bass fishing's ultimate approach/avoidance conflict.
The Dean of finesse bed fishing
Texas immigrant Dean Rojas wields heavy tackle whenever bedding bass will tolerate it, as they did when he caught a Bassmaster record of 108 pounds, 12 ounces in 2001 at Florida's Lake Toho. His primary outfit there was a flippin' rod and 25-pound Izorline.
B.A.S.S. Nation
Federation Youth – Four more years, then and now
This election year, just as those before it, I found myself reflecting on the last four years. That's not uncommon. I believe most of us found ourselves in the same boat. Another four years and "still" chasing that elusive 12-pound bass and, oh, yeah, another presidential race.
Murray’s shootout
The James River in Virginia will always haunt John Murray for his performance there.
B.A.S.S. Nation
What a Federation Championship really means
What does the CITGO B.A.S.S. Federation Championship really mean to a state federation program? Allow me to put it into the perspective of a 14-year Federation president in a state with approximately 1,800 members.
A ‘classic’ opportunity for the weekend warrior
Trip Weldon was the typical weekend warrior BASS officials had in mind when they created The Bassmaster Series.
Quest out west
Among serious trophy and world record bass hunters, no other region of the world besides California has gained as much recognition for consistently producing fish heavier than 15 pounds, and for good reason. Of the top 25 bass ever officially recorded (including George Perry's world record 22-4), 22 have come from the Golden State.
How-To
The angler’s horrorscope
SCORPIO (October 24 – November 21) Stay away from all snacks while fishing. There will be a massive recall on marshmallow pies, canned beans and prepackaged sandwiches later this month....
How-To
Ish and his ‘cheat rig’
Ish Monroe explains why his 'cheat rig' works better if the sun's out.
