Smallmouth magic is real
When I first came to the United States from Japan, the only things I knew about smallmouth were what I’d read in magazines and seen in videos. I was aware...
Wind has kept some secrets at St. Lawrence
CLAYTON, N.Y. —High winds during the three-day practice period made it tough for Elite Series anglers to explore Lake Ontario, but some did it anyway. And the St. Lawrence River...
2023 Bassmaster Opens will feature new Elite Qualification format
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Beginning in 2023, anglers hoping to earn a coveted invitation to join the Bassmaster Elite Series can only qualify by competing in all nine tournaments comprising the St....
Winning in front of family
Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at Oneida Lake presented by Mossy Oak Fishing on my home lake and in front of my family and friends is a feeling...
Sneak Peek: Berkley Slobberknocker
Serious anglers anxiously await the month of July, when tackle manufacturers traditionally debut new products for the coming year at the ICAST trade show. This year it’s in mid-July, and...
Daily Limit: Simple plan has Cox fishing shallow, riding high
For John Cox, the KISS principle might be amended slightly to Keep It Shallow, Stupid. The 36-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series pro does keep his approach simple, and that, along with...
St. Lawrence: Maybe the best fishery on the schedule
When the Bassmaster Elite Series schedule comes out each year, one of the first things I do is look to see if the St. Lawrence River is included, and then...
Atkins’ thoughts on St. Lawrence practice
We’re merely hours from the start of the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River, and the anglers are hustling to make their final preparations. We caught up with...
Willing to learn
As I’m getting ready for my drive north to the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River, I’m reflecting about what I’ve done during our break since...
Could it be Wetherell’s time?
After trying to reach the Bassmaster Elite Series for five seasons, Alex Wetherell is on the cusp on making his dream come true in 2022. Wetherell notched his second Top...
