Expanding my bait selection
Many of you may wonder what the offseason looks like for me. Fishing multiple trails and traveling thousands of miles a season can be very chaotic. I miss a lot...
Conditions setting up for slugfest at Seminole
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Drew Cook has been pointing to this event since the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule was announced. He’s been fishing Lake Seminole since he was a kid....
Dressing For Winter Hikes
Most consider hiking a warm-weather activity. Even during the peak of autumn, many hikers will begin during the warm part of the day. But hiking doesn’t have to be a...
Alabama’s Lay Lake hosts Bassmaster High School tournament this weekend
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — This Saturday, Feb. 25, 246 talented high school and junior teams from a dozen states will converge on historic Lay Lake for the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series presented by...
Wendlandt wins an extra $2,500 from Yamaha
Clark Wendlandt has been a pro angler for 30 years, so when he noticed intense fishing pressure among fellow Elite Series competitors in massive Lake Okeechobee’s northern waters, he opted...
Fantasy Fishing: Don’t shy away from local favorites
With the first event for the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series in the books, we’re making an insanely fast push just a little north of Florida to another famed fishery —...
Fantasy Fishing: Prespawn explosion
It’s been nearly a decade since the Bassmaster Elite Series visited Lake Seminole out of Bainbridge, Ga. In 2014, it was Elite rookie Brett Hite that dominated on a bladed...
LIVE preview show streams Wed. morning 9:00 ET
The new Bassmaster LIVE preview show airs its second episode of 2023 on Wed. Feb. 22 at 9:00 ET on Bassmaster.com. Episode #2 will give viewers expert opinions on the...
Smith brings spiritual connection to the Opens
Fuel – check.Reels spooled – check.Tackle organized – check.PBJ, apple, water – check, check, check. No doubt, tournament prep requires anglers to manage many details. Most are pretty good at...
New B.A.S.S. Nation format creates more opportunities for grass-roots anglers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Officials have unveiled a new format for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series beginning with the 2024 season. Under the new format, individual, grass-roots anglers — even those who are not...
