Whatley takes medical hardship ahead of Lake Fork Elite
For the last 12 years, Brad Whatley has dealt with the autoimmune disorder known as Crohn’s disease. Fortunately, over the last eight to nine years, the disease was in remission...
Capitalizing on forward sonar and jerkbaits
You’ve probably noticed that jerkbaits are getting a lot more play the past couple years. There are a couple of reasons for that. As most anglers know, the jerkbait is...
Daily Limit: Ike inspired Kentucky Derby winning trainer
Horse racing and bass fishing crossed over last week after Rich Strike’s miraculous win at the 148th Kentucky Derby. Fortunate his horse even received a last-minute entry, trainer Eric Reed...
Radio: Scott tribute with Cobb
Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring interviews with Bob Cobb and a previous interview with B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott. Listen to Bassmaster Radio.
Spot-Lock or Power-Poles?
Trolling motors with built-in anchoring systems are just one of the many beneficial technological improvements today’s bass anglers enjoy. The fact you can tap a button on the trolling motor...
The little bait that could
If you follow my career, you know that I’m in the process of changing my approach in tournaments. I’ve realized that the traditional sizes of lures that worked well during...
Fantasy Fishing: Unfamiliar Fork
The title of this column may be a little misleading because the Bassmaster Elites have visited Lake Fork every season since 2019. Each event has been during a little different...
Fantasy Fishing: Water is low and so are expectations
OK, so letting my nieces and nephew help me pick my team for the last event was a bust. It’s been a few weeks, and I just stopped shunning them...
Low-water adjustments will be key for Elite at Lake Fork
QUITMAN, Texas — Patrick Walters is hoping for a storm during next week’s Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork. That sentiment runs counter to the stable weather forecast, but it’s not meteorological mayhem...
Back to basics: Basic fishing gear
Fishing is easy. You don’t have to be young, in great physical shape or rich to get involved. It’s a sport for the outdoors that can be enjoyed by everyone....
