Gauging smallmouth reliability
Visit the Tennessee River Valley and you’ll hear a frequent proverb among fishermen. “Playing with smallmouth is like playing with fire,” the locals will utter. “Eventually you’re going to get...
Two Michigan collegiate anglers win 2023 Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Shimano have partnered to award the second annual Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to Central Michigan University angler Alina Krasinski of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Southwestern Michigan College competitor Delaney Platt...
Gear Review: Mustad AlphaPoint Wide Gap
WHAT IS IT? Mustad AlphaPoint Assault Wide Gap WHAT SETS IT APART? Designed to serve a wide range of soft-plastic presentations, all of which necessitate seamless hook sets, Mustad’s AlphaPoint...
Fishing can save you
When I was 18 and still in high school, we had a holiday that fell on a Monday and everyone saw it as an excuse to throw a big party...
Missile Baits Partners with Outdoor Brand Team
Salem, Va. – October 2, 2023 – Missile Baits is partnering with the Outdoor Brand Team for assistance in growing salesand the Missile brand across their territory. After 11 years,...
Fothergill fights his way to College Classic Bracket win
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Throughout his young fishing career, several unfortunate incidents have ruined Easton Fothergill’s chances at winning tournaments he felt confident about. Whether it was a mechanical issue or...
Andrews, Holt, Iaconelli inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It was a banner night for the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. With more than 275 people gathered inside the White River Conference Center, including Bass Pro Shops...
Winning left me at a loss for words
Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks is still surreal to me. It’s a dream I’ve had since childhood, and now, it’s a reality. Throughout the...
I had a feeling about Watts Bar
Winning the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Watts Bar was super exciting. It hasn’t fully set in yet, but I am already researching for the Academy Sports + Outdoors...
Enjoying my daughter’s success
I’ve fished tournaments for more than 20 years, and I’ve have several big moments where I won major events. I’ve appreciated those experiences, but nothing makes me happier than seeing...
